ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Rachel Baynard founded Ray Woods, the luxury womenswear brand, in 2020.
Ray Woods was dreamed up by a love of all things vintage. Rachel created this company as a way to give new life to fabrics that would otherwise end up in a landfill. These special occasion dresses are meant to be cherished, loved, and shared. Each fabric tells a different story, making each piece unique and special.
Following her studies at Parsons, The New School for Design and working for several brands in New York, Rachel launched her brand. After a few years, the company relocated to Florida to hone in on the resort life customer.
Made exclusively from premium vintage and recycled fabrics, the pieces are cut by hand in a couture factory. The brand’s aesthetic is bright, colorful, and cheerful.
While her colorful dresses have become her signature, Rachel continues to expand the brands offerings. With a focus on resort and vacation wear, Rachel designs with travel in mind, creating collections a woman can wear from day to night. She is also constantly inspired by women who wear the collection and their appreciation for glamour, style, and culture. Like them, Rachel wants her resortwear to transport her to places she dreams of, from Miami to the south of France.
Rachel lives and works in Florida with her husband Rob, and fur baby Elle.