If you’re looking for downtown-chic style with a hint of British refinement, look no further than rag & bone.

The creation of David Neville and Marcus Wainwright (Wainwright oversees design while Neville presides over the sales side), the brand’s pieces range from cosy knits to razor-edged tailored blazers, plus cult classic accessories.

Basically, the duo’s creations are the type of pieces many men and women — celebrities included — look to pad their wardrobes with to achieve that elusive element of stylish nonchalance.

The rag & bone team chatted with The Sun in advance of their Vancouver visit for a public event at Nordstrom Pacific Centre (799 Robson St) on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7-9 p.m.Read more at:prom dresses online

Q Rag & bone launched in 2002. What was your initial mission/idea for the brand?

Wainwright: In 2001, after I moved to New York from London, via Mexico, my interest in the fashion world was piqued and I set out to create the perfect pair of rigid men’s jeans as there was a gap in the market for them at that point. I ended up visiting one of the oldest apparel factories in the U.S. there and met their highly skilled workforce. This was definitely a turning point for the brand as I learned about the importance of quality and craftsmanship which informed rag & bone’s ethos. Our first run included jeans, some pants and T-shirts and this quickly evolved into a full men’s line, with women’s following shortly thereafter.

Q How has the brand evolved since then in terms of the collections?

Wainwright: We’ve stayed true to our brand ethos with military and British tailoring acting as key influences, in addition to approaching each piece from a form and function standpoint. But over time the brand has evolved as we have continued to modernize how we interpret these key rag & bone tenets.

Q Your designs have long been heralded as a blend of British and New York esthetics. Which of these two styles do you feel most connected to?

Wainwright: They’re of the same importance as both are consistent threads throughout all we do.

Q How would you describe the rag & bone mood or esthetic today? Who is your target customer?

Wainwright: Luxe urban minimalism, understated yet inherently stylish with street and sportswear undertones.

Neville: Our target customer is someone who wants to look pulled together but not in a contrived way. It’s all about effortless dressing.

Q Rag & bone designs are worn by cool kids and celebrities alike. Did you ever imagine the brand would become so popular?

Wainwright: There was a gap in the market for what we were offering and we were at the forefront of that effortless ready-to-wear movement. We knew what we were offering resonated early on but it’s still an amazing feeling to see people in your clothing.

Neville: Yes, it’s incredible to see how far rag & bone has come and we’re really excited about the future, as there’s a lot more we want to accomplish.

Q You’ve won many awards and accolades throughout the brand’s history, but do you have one moment as designers that you felt like, “Aha, we’ve made it?”

Wainwright: Winning the (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Emerging Talent Award in 2007 gave us a lot of credibility and raised the brand’s profile a lot, so that was certainly instrumental in helping us on the path we are on today.

Neville: A big moment for us was our first major editorial and it was when Vogue featured Angelina Jolie wearing our Macintosh trench. It was the first piece we had a waiting list for. Opening our first retail store in New York on Christopher Street in 2008 was another major milestone.

Q How would you describe the latest collection?

Wainwright: With women’s, it touches upon a lot of the signature rag & bone themes; menswear, British tailoring, military and sportswear with a bit of a ‘90s vibe with the slip dresses and hip-hop inspired vivid colorways and puffer jackets. Men’s is very much a play on the concept of urban armour with lots of funnel neck knits, utilitarian detailing, performance-inspired outerwear and easy to layer pieces. We also explored construction so tailored pants take on looser shapes and sportswear-inspired pants have structured silhouettes.

Neville: Both collections are quintessentially rag & bone, as traditional elements and modern innovation seamlessly converge.

Q Do you have a favourite piece or pieces?

Wainwright: Outerwear is always particularly strong for us. In women’s, there’s an amazing quilted leather parka with a shearling hood. The Sullivan Coat, a military-inspired wool peacoat, is awesome too. With men’s, I particularly love the turtlenecks and the Blankett Coat, which Mikhail Baryshnikov wore in our (fall and winter 2015) film — it’s a raw-edged, oversized grey wool coat that just about any guy could work into his wardrobe.

Neville: With women’s, the lingerie-inspired pieces are really cool as they are inherently feminine but can be toughened up with the way they’re styled and that’s something the rag & bone woman is really good at. In the men’s collection, the track-style pants are awesome.

Q Finally, what’s next for you?

Neville: To keep growing our brand and to continue having fun while we are at it.

Wainwright: We have exciting plans for the brand over the next few years. Right now, we’re looking forward to seeing some of what Vancouver has to offer.View more at:http://www.marieprom.co.uk/short-prom-dresses