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Ron-n-Ron

Ronald and Rony Delice (May 22 1966) are Haitian born twin fashion designers specializing in made-to-measure suits. Their established clothing and accessories label Ron & Ron features topstitching, fat-knot ties, and red buttonholes--elements that have become the brothers’ trademark.

Early Life and Education: Ronald and Rony Delice were born in Port Au Prince, Haiti on May 22 1966. Their father was a tailor for the Haitian government and their mother worked as a seamstress. By the time they were 11, they moved to Brooklyn NY and during their high school years attended Erasmus High School. After completing their academic studies in New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology, they headed for Italy and France; Rony to the Via Condotti in Rome and Ronald to the Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris.

Beau Brummel After their apprenticeships in Italy and France respectfully, Ron and Ronald began to harness their talents as custom tailors in the SoHo boutique Beau Brummel during the 1980s. Wearing outfits with vibrant colors, multiple buttons, and topstitching—elements that the brothers attribute to their homeland of Haiti—the brothers garnered customers’ attention with their personal style. Beau Brummel’s owner Avram Goldman noted the attention that the twins were receiving and opted for them to start their own line for the boutique. "Our style was totally different from the stuff that the store carried," says Rony. "We have always just done our own thing."

55 Mercer Street, SoHo By 1998 and 10 years with the boutique, Ron and Ronald took their sizeable clientele and ventured on their own with $35,000 to start up their label Ron-N-Ron. After Ronald’s marriage to graphic designer Shelly Meredith of Shelly Adventures Inc, the twin designers moved their operations to 55 Mercer Street loft in the chic neighborhood of SoHo.

Celebrating the essence of their Haitian heritage with rich colors, Rony and Ronald have been widely recognized for incorporating brilliant colors with truly remarkable details. The twin brothers often combine red-stitched button holes, contrast piping, top stitching and enhanced peak lapels on slender silhouettes cut from imported Italian cloth. By integrating subtle influences from their cultural background and adding signature detailing, the duo accentuates timeless, classic tailoring with their own distinctive and versatile touches, giving it a modern appeal.

Celebrity Clients Celebrity clientele includes Will Smith, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, Chris Aire, Jay-Z, Marc Baptiste, Edgar Bronfman Jr.Courtney B. Vance, Victor Manuelle, Andre 3000 of Outkast, Donald Lawrence, Curtis Martin, Angela Bassett in the film Mr. 300) and Erykah Badu for the 2002 MTV Music Awards.

Awards and Accolades: The designers won the Gen Art International Design Award, Fashion Group International, and Rising Star Award in 2002.

In February 2010, the duo sponsored their charity Brand A Lifestyle - Style a Life: An Evening for Haiti after the devastating earthquake ravaged their homeland on January 12th 2010. Instead of their annual fashion show, the brothers decided to focus their energy in helping their homeland.

In September 2010, Ronald and Rony Delice were honored as Vice Chairmen for the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Fund Dinner in New York City. The award ceremony recognized individuals “in recognition of their special leadership and extraordinary accomplishments in support of life, human rights, social justice, spiritual values and quality education for all—in our church and society.”

Ron-N-Ron Today:

Celebrating the effulgence of their Caribbean heritage, Rony and Ronald have been widely recognized for incorporating brilliant colors with truly mark details, often combining red-stitched button holes, contrast piping, top stitching and enhanced peak lapels on slender silhouettes cut from imported Italian cloth. “What really stands out about them,” Mary Gehlar, fashion director of Gen Art, states in an issue of the Miami Herald, “is they have such beautiful and intricate tailoring - the fit and quality of the menswear. It’s English in its feel – Saville Rowe with a twist.”

The suit and shirt combination is often seen as minimalist and traditional. Ronald and Rony Delice bring a suit to life by adding color, cuts, and intuitively keen details; giving it a personality and an edge. Although they have redefined the suit, they never stray away from its classic and elegant essence. Their timeless garments and classic panache effortlessly bring out "the peacock in men" as described by Fashion Group International’s John Bartlett, and poignantly reflect the modern man.

Suits: Code magazine’s Tim Ford described the ron-n-ron suit as “having an unusual combination of refinement and theatricality. The powerful visual patterns, stylish details and rakish fits seem exotic and cozily familiar, recalling a prosperous Edwardian gangster great-great-grandfather you never knew. Their suits are cut from first-class wollens, such as medium gray Tasmanian Super 120 and charcoal Cerruti Prestige 130.” Their ready-to-wear line includes hand-stitched cashmere suits with leather piping and suede elbows. But the brothers prefer working on their made-to-measure line and offering exclusive custom gear. Two and three-button suits all have the brother’s trademark red-stitched buttonholes.

Shirts: The Ron-n-Ron shirts feature exquisite cotton, silk and linen. Their most popular cut are French cuffs and high shirt collars.

Ties/Accessories: Colorful silk and other fine fabrics are used for all of their ties, which feature immense details and patterns. The leather duffle bags are simple and classic, but come in vibrant colors such as red, orange, and blue.

Coats: Overcoats include leather, cashmere, and the finest wool.