See What the Team Behind AYR Wears to Work

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Welcome to Working It, where Racked follows street style into the office. Forget pedestrian khakis and button-downs—these fashionable professionals take dress codes to a whole new dimension. Quick, somebody call HR!

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• They're only allowed to wear blue and white. JK. Photos by Driely S. for Racked.
• Jac Cameron, Design Director is wearing AYR's jeans, blazer, and
• What fashion rule do you shamelessly break?
  No white after Labor Day.
  
  What is the worst worst dress code or uniform you've had in a former job?
  My first job ever was waitressing at a hotel in Glasgow, Scotland, where I'm fro
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  Denim on denim is a beauty when done right. Print on print is a no no for me!
  
  Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
• David McGillivray, Digital Creative Director wears Warby Parker glasses, a Club Monaco shirt, Bonobos pants, Common Projects sneakers, and a Braun watch.
• What is the worst dress code or uniform you've had in a former job?
  I used to work in a pub back home in England, and I had to wear a ghastly mustard yellow polyester shirt with a peculiar black gridline pattern all over.
  
  What
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  I'm really liking the Birkenstock revival, but couldn't go so far as to wear
• Neerali Shah, Senior Associate Brand Operations wears AYR's robe, jeans, and
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  I really like bright lips, but I'd never be caught dead with nail art.
• What fashion rule do you shamelessly break?
  Never wear the same outfit twice in a week.
  
  What is your worst shopping habit?
  Buying white clothes. I'm spill-prone.
• Jeremy Bennett, Senior Production Manager is wearing a Bonobos shirt, vintage jacket, RRL chinos, and John Varvatos boots.
  Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  Jeans. All of my jeans. 
  
  
• What have you learned at AYR about the fashion industry that you wouldn't have known otherwise?
  I have learned that there are 400 ways to get a garment made. From the most amazing fabrics sourced from Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and Japan, sewn h
• Maggie Winter, Brand Director is wearing AYR's sweater, tank, and
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  I love jumpsuits.  Don't get me started on normcore; it's too meta.
  
  Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  Senti
• What is an item you spent a lot of money on that you regret buying?
  Complicated heels.
  
  What is the worst dress code or uniform you've had in a former job?
  I was a telephone operator at a resort and I had to wear a navy suit
• Mike Leslie, Production Manager is wearing Bonobos' vest, trousers, and oxford, Banana Republic oxfords, and a vintage Longines watch.
• Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  The tie I stole from my dad's closet, a wool cashmere navy top coat I just bought, and my favorite t-shirt (from a college that I didn't even go to).
  
  What is the
• What is your worst shopping habit?
  Emotional shopping.
• Max Bonbrest, PR and Brand Marketing Manager wears an AYR shirt and jeans, RL boots, an Hermes bracelet,
• Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  A hand-me-down Halston cashmere sweater from my grandmother, my dad's Levis from 1982 that fit like the best boyfriend jean ever, and my AYR robe.
  
  What do you s
• What is your worst shopping habit?
  Buying shoes that are too small for me because they make my feet look smaller.
  
  Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  Big fan of the Canadian Tuxed

Bonobos' sister brand AYR is grounded in a humble pursuit: Make the closet essentials that are all too often lost in the sea of trend that is womenswear. The commitment to simple, seasonless dressing is sealed in brand's name, an acronym for All Year Round.

Beyond the Bonobos connection, the line's inception garnered a lot of buzz for hiring lead talent from J. Crew (Brand Director Maggie Winter) and Madewell (Design Director Jac Cameron). Following a soft launch last fall, AYR debuted their full collection a little over two months ago, a well-merchandised mix of denim, silk tops, cozy sweaters, and oversized outerwear.

We popped by their office to see how the team was faring post-launch, and to spy on their office style. Unsurprisingly, the ladies of the group live in the AYR basics they work on day in and day out, while Bonobos garb popped up on the gents of the group (hey, when you have an employee discount...). Click through for a closer look.

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