We are several months into developing a new French Rags™ Collection. The yarn is being custom spun and is a lighter version of the wonderful Rayon Boucle for which we are known. Our knitter has the same knitting machines that we previously used in our own factory and as a result, all of our original patterns can be reproduced.
Since the fabric is now also lighter in weight, we are able to knit reversible fabrics so that each jacket is really two jackets. In the photos below, you can see two versions of the Pin Dot pattern, and two versions of the Giraffe pattern.
The SOLID jacket is also a breakthrough, as our former yarn would not knit as a solid. The white jacket shown has been edged in black, but could be edged in white or any other color.
This shaped, notch collar jacket is Brenda’s favorite and can be worn many ways – even with the collar pinned high. It is elegant, versatile and looks good on any body type. It is seamed so that the jacket is quite clean on both sides. It’s a perfect travel-mate and can be customized by color, pattern and length.
We’ll be posting more exciting product development news soon so keep on visiting…
(Click individual thumbnails for larger images)
July 23, 2009 at 10:24 am
I love your clothes,and I wear them still, though I’m rarely out of jeans since I retired. Nevertheless, one needs nice outfits for the occasional wedding and Bar Mitzvah. Please keep me updated. The trunk shows I attended were at the Surry Hotel in Manhattan.
P.S. The pattern you call Zebra looks more like Giraffe to me.
July 23, 2009 at 12:36 pm
The second reversible jacket has a more youthful look. The lighter weight fabric is a great idea.
July 23, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Brenda – Will you be producing tops in addition to jackets? Can’t wait! Mary
July 23, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Hello,
Thanks for the update. I like the jacket styling but most of the prints are too much for me. The Giraffe Side B would be workable but without the dark design on the color and cuffs. I would never wear it with the dark design on the outside.
Would the solid come in a variety of colors.
Look forward to the next update.
Meg O’Neill
August 10, 2009 at 3:21 am
Brenda….I would love to hear from you. This sounds very exciting!
August 11, 2009 at 6:11 pm
This sounds wonderful…
August 12, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I love your clothes and am looking forward to being able to purchase your clothes again.
Please keep me posted!
Thank you.
August 26, 2009 at 1:56 pm
My site not up and running yet, but I am still working w/ my clientele build my base w/ professional women & w/ ladieswho lunch.
I have been waiting for a long time to see what you have to offer. I let look forward to whomever is in charge of the Chicagoland market.
August 30, 2009 at 5:05 am
I look for jackets that have a waist and then flare out gracefully.
They’re most flattering to bottom-heavy figures.
If you have one in your new collection, it would be wonderful.
I still wear one of those, or one a little like that, that you did years ago.