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FASHION 411 MAN OF STYLE Rajesh Khubchandani There is nothing sweeter than coming home, especially if home is The Ritz-Carlton. General manager Rajesh Khubchandani returned to The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common after almost two years at the Los Angeles location, and his attire matches the distinguished environment of the hotel. "My style is approachable luxury, with a splash of color," says Khubchandani, who admits he is "big" on accessories, especially pocket squares and cuff links. sharp American styles. newbury newcomer RAG & BONE BRINGS ITS COVETED WARDROBE STAPLES TO THE HOTTEST STREET IN BOSTON. A fter an exciting first quarter highlighted by multiple store openings on Newbury Street, the latest boutique to gain a presence in Back Bay is Rag & Bone. The 10-year-old brand combines a British tailoring influence with a made-in-the-USA sensibil- ity; after all, it got its start designing that all-American fashion staple, denim. The store will carry all of Rag & Bone's offerings, such as womenswear, hoodies—all with the brand's signature sharp suiting including pieces constructed by legendary tailor Martin Greenfield, and luxurious weekend wear such as work boots and cash- mere rugged-meets-chic style. "We are delighted to be opening in Boston," says David Neville, managing partner of Rag & Bone. "It's a beautiful place steeped in culture and history, which reminds us of Oxford and Cambridge." He adds, "I think our aesthetic will resonate with the people of Boston." 111 Newbury St., 617-536-6700; rag-bone.com BC 80 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM The Rag & Bone store on Newbury Street carries the brand's darker, more con- servative colors." to the same tailor in Mumbai, India, for 22 years for custom suits. I tend to stick to "I've been going "My splash of color today is an Hermès silk tie. I love Hermès for ties." polka-dot pocket square is from "This black Nordstrom, but I pick them up everywhere." where I generally get my shoes." ing Hugo Boss loafers. That is "I am wear- trending tropics RAFFIA LIGHTENS YOUR FLIGHT TO THE VINEYARD AND BEYOND. Past generations stuck to fedoras when working with raffia, the straw-like fiber made from palm fronds prominent in "tribal-inspired" designs. These days raffia takes an urban turn, presented in decidedly professional accessories, like a selection of Burberry briefcases and totes. The leather-trimmed bags utilize the tropical fiber in a more refined way than we typically see, making summer's workload lighter as you travel from the Financial District to the Cape Air terminal. Basket-weave music bag, Burberry ($1,295). Copley Place, 617-266-3200; burberry.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHAEL LYNSEY RUBIN (KHUBCHANDANI)