Guide Note

William Rast is a designer clothing line launched in 2005 by singer Justin Timberlake and his best friend Trace Ayala. Named after Timberlake's grandfather "William" and Ayala's grandfather "Rast", the line is available for men and women and includes t-shirts, jeans, and hats.

Fast Facts

1. Trace Ayala is a childhood friend of Timberlake's
2. Became available in retail stores in November 2005
3. Launched sportswear collection in October 2006
4. People's Liberation is the distributor of William Rast overseas
5. Sold at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Fred Segal, and Lisa Kline
6. Who wears it: Christina Ricci, Cameron Diaz, and Paris Hilton

The Look

Known for its WR logo, William Rast incorporates style and sophistication with a look that is designed to create a casual, man on the town feel. All fabrics are milled in the United States, Japan and Italy creating a unique softness even to the sturdy denim.

About Timberlake

Justin Timberlake is an American pop singer who started his career as a frontman for the boy band *NSYNC. After going solo with his debut album Justified in 2002, he found super stardom reaching a #2 peak on the U.S. charts. His second album Future Sex/Love Sounds was released in 2006 and debuted at #1. In 2008 Timberlake teamed up with Madonna for the pop song Four Minutes.