Rag & Bone has announced Robert Geller as the head of menswear design. The German-born designer will unveil his first collection for Fall 2024, which will be shown by appointment during men’s market in New York and Paris starting January 17th. He was been working with the Rag & Bone since September 2023.

“From its inception, I have been a fan of Rag & Bone and its menswear which is rooted in quality and authenticity,” Geller said. “I also believe that our customer wants to look his best without having to compromise on comfort. My objective with the collections is to introduce a renewed sense of ease, and to evolve the beloved core pieces by incorporating refined and innovative fabrics into well-made clothes that will enable men to move through life confidently, matching the grit and edge of the New York City spirit.”

For his first season, Geller added, the focus has been firmly out on fit and overall silhouette while integrating the brand’s ready-to-wear with its Pursuit sportswear and “bringing a more fashionable side to the denim in a way,” as he put it, “that satisfies all of men’s wardrobing needs, celebrating comfort.”

A graduate from the Rhode Island of Design, Geller began his career working for Marc Jacobs and Cloak. He launched his namesake collection in 2007, and a finalist for the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and won the Swarovski Award for Best Emerging Menswear Designer at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards. He was also a CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year nominee in 2017.

Andrew Rosen, chairman of the board, first got to know Geller in 2010 when the designer was a Fashion Fund finalist, and has followed his career since. He said that Geller’s “creative vision will undoubtedly lead Rag & Bone towards a new and very exciting chapter. Rag & Bone has long been recognized for innovation and leadership in American menswear, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern cultural references. The brand’s authentic style has contributed to its preeminence in the American fashion scene, and I believe Roberts’s appointment gives us the opportunity to take the brand to the next level.”

Congratulations, Robert!