Wardrobe in Progress: Fernando Rangel

June 22, 2020 by Grailed Team

Wardrobe in Progress: Fernando Rangel

Words Grailed Team
Date June 22, 2020
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There’s no one clear route to discovering and establishing your personal style. ”Wardrobe in Progress” celebrates the deeply human process of finding your own perspective and evolving over time, giving the community a chance to spotlight the pieces that shaped their personal style over the years—as well as the stories behind them.

Born and raised just outside of Detroit, Fernando Rangel has become a curatorial style figure in more ways than one. Currently based in Los Angeles, Rangel manages two showrooms—the designer-focused Silver League and the vintage-focused Unsound Rags.

Of course, Rangel didn’t simply begin his interest in fashion with avant-garde designs. As a soccer player from childhood and into high school, Rangel fell into fashion through luxury sportswear, balancing brands like John Elliott with the Americana-inspired A.P.C. It was a move to California that exposed Rangel to the Japanese archival scene, setting off what would ultimately become Rangel’s successful personal projects and current passions.

Tapping into Grailed in 2015, Rangel has used the platform—as well as his network in Los Angeles, to speak directly with other enthusiasts and share his passion for brands like Carol Christian Poell, Helmut Lang, Undercover and Guidi. As Rangel utilizes his personal channels to convey his perspective on style, he’s just as interested in sharing what he’s learned as he is in discovering new items to collect and showcase in his showrooms. “Usually what I stumble upon while sourcing is what ends up in my collection,” Rangel admits. “So I guess I’ll just keep stumbling.”

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"As the trend for slimmer sweats was on the rise, John Elliott was among the first to cater to that market. This was a decent layering piece that I could wear all the time—made with quality materials."

"In the hunt for a pair of raw denim, I came across A.P.C. It always stood out among other brands like Nudie Jeans and Acne Studios since its cuts seemed a lot more universal in comparison. Although the jeans don’t suit my current taste, they are still a great staple piece to own."

"I purchased these in Chicago around my birthday a few years ago while I was studying at DePaul. They have since become a mainstay in my wardrobe."

"This piece was originally just more inventory [for my shop]. Though, after trying it on, the fit and shape of the jacket fit my tastes at the time. It has since been sold, though I would like to purchase another one in the future."

"I stumbled upon these for a good deal on Grailed. At the time, I didn’t think it was the model I wanted. They were meant to be inventory, as well as a sizing reference for other Guidis that I might prefer. I wore them for a few days and the silhouette grew on me—now they’re my favorite pair of boots."

Wardrobe in Progress: Fernando Rangel

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