Style Profile: Brigitte & Christina Nguyen of Ragged Row
Brigitte and Christina Nguyen are the dynamic duo behind local boutique Ragged Row. The pair is dedicated to bringing style to our city, and with their effortless cool-girl style, dedication, and hard work, we know they will succeed.
“There weren’t many independent boutiques in Pittsburgh—especially compared to other cities. Though Pittsburgh is always one of the top “Most Livable Cities,” it’s also always on the top “Cities with the Worst Fashion”—that needs to change,” says Brigitte. She decided to be a part of Pittsburgh’s fashion revolution and opened Ragged Row in 2012 in the heart of Sewickley. Just two years later she and her sister, Christina, partnered up to open Ragged Row’s second location in trendy Bakery Square in November of 2014.
Both stores offer pieces perfect for simplistic, yet sophisticated style from brands like Feel The Piece, Monrow, Maison Scotch, Raquel Allegra, and Ulla Johnson, just to name a few.
Known most for their extensive denim selection, Ragged Row carries pieces from some of our favorite designers like Citizens of Humanity and AG. Each location carries a large selection of activewear as well with recognizable names like Under Armour, Alala, Vimmia, and Alo Yoga, and more. Their men’s fashions at the Bakery Square space are also something to take note of.
These two savvy sisters are building their brand fast and are on the right path of changing the perception of fashion here in Pittsburgh.
Maniac Magazine: How would you describe your personal style?
Brigitte Nguyen: Casual with an edge. My style is easy and relaxed, nothing overly complicated. My go-to is a pair of distressed slouchy jeans with a t-shirt or muscle tank and statement jacket paired with a great pair of pumps. I always wear a stack of bracelets.
Christina Nguyen: Definitely casual and simplistic. I’m usually dressed in a pair of jeans with a basic t-shirt or button up.
MM: Who is your style icon?
BN: Erin Wasson, Anine Bing, and Victoria Beckham.
CN: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
MM: Who is your favorite designer and why?
BN: Right now, Ulla Johnson. Her collection has a bohemian feel but more edgy yet refined. Also, I always love Tom Ford, Burberry Prorsum, and The Row.
CN: NSF. It has a Southern California feel that is casual, boyish, and subtly cool. I’m always excited to see their new collection every season!
MM: What is one piece in your closet you could not live without?
BN: A Helmut Lang leather jacket that was gifted to me a few years ago. It pulls any outfit together.
CN: My jeans. I feel like you can never have too many jeans! Also, I am almost always in Rag-Bone shoes. I guess I sort of have an obsession with them.
Stop by Ragged Row located at 507 Beaver Street & 116 Bakery Square Blvd or shop select styles online.
**Note: Ragged Row’s Sewickley location will move to 439 Beaver Street in June.
