Spring Fashion Preview

Zen-vs.-Walking Dead collection has Rag & Bone designers searching for simpler life

NEW YORK — While many designers are touting big florals, bright colors and wild embellishments for next spring, Rag & Bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville are going a different route. The duo are instead offering a collection that's almost Zen-like it is beauty and simplicity, although there's a bit of a militaristic edge, too.

It's like Walking Dead meets yoga class. Maybe that's the sign of the times.

Wainwright and Neville present a polished pared-down look that feels right for their urban customer who doesn't want a lot of muss and fuss in this crazy, chaotic world.

Working with monocromatic colors — shades of white, navy, black and beige — with a dash of Army olive and a palm-print camouflage pattern in brown and white, Wainwright and Neville present a polished pared-down look with an emphasis on natural fabrics that feels right for their urban customer who doesn't want a lot of muss and fuss in this crazy, chaotic world.

There are virtually no preppy hipster looks that the brand is known for. Instead, the collection features clean, calm styles— floaty long dresses, sleeveless long tunic coats over pants, oversized blazers closed with a strap instead of buttons — and ready-for-a-rumble looks— judo pants with a long leather tank top, and a military vest and slouchy pants in army green silk perfect for hand-to-hand combat with Zombies or whatever an apocalyptic future might offer.

One particularly distinctive look draws a little bit of both sides of the collection with a pleated skirt that's looks like a pair of pants from the mid-thigh up, worn with a cotton crop top.

Outerwear is a highlight, with some terrific parkas in white cotton or a distinctive camo pattern, a stunning navy cropped double breasted jacket, a tan trench with contrasting white buttons and olive belt, and a cool-looking quilted hoodie.

Many looks are worn with thick, comfortable-looking black-and-white sandals or two-tone tennies with velco straps and close-to-the-body satchels for a street-style look that looks comfortable but is ready for urban life.

Randi parka in camo cotton canvas and Sidney sandal in clay/taupe combo.

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Randi parka in camo cotton canvas and Sidney sandal in clay/taupe combo.

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Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

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Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

“Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

“The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

“It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

“The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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