From Wikipedia:
Rodarte is a brand of clothing and accessories founded by
Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The Mulleavy sisters are
U.C. Berkeley graduates from
Pasadena, California, and have received a number of
industry awards since the line's inception in 2005.
[1][2] The sisters have also collaborated with
Gap, and most recently
Target, on limited edition pieces. Their style includes gothic and distressed designs, and layered gowns with fabrics dyed by Edwina Pellikka.
After their initial collection of just 10 pieces, the Mulleavys appeared on the cover of
Women's Wear Daily and had a meeting with US
Vogue editor-in-chief
Anna Wintour.
[2] The company also had the early support of retailers
Bergdorf Goodman,
Barneys,
Neiman Marcus, and
Nordstrom.
Rodarte has been seen on many celebrities including
Tilda Swinton,
Emma Watson,
Chloë Sevigny,
Cate Blanchett[3],
Keira Knightley[4], and
Dita von Teese.
[5] At the
81st Academy Awards both
Reese Witherspoon and
Natalie Portman were dressed in Rodarte. Another celebrity fan and friend, is actress
Kirsten Dunst, who accompanied them to the
CFDA Awards in 2009. Another friend, fan, and model is
Joanna Newsom, who is often seen wearing their designs. She has previously modeled for them, and been an interviewer of the two young women.
[6][7]
On April 23, 2009,
Michelle Obama wore Rodarte while hosting
Queen Rania of Jordan in the
Oval Office.
[8]
A limited edition Rodarte for
Target line as a part of
GO International was released in stores and online December 20, 2009.
[9] Tavi Gevinson, 13-year-old style blogger, is the spokesperson for this new line.
Their website:
Rodarte
