After graduating from U.C. Berkeley, Kate and Laura collaborated on a collection of ten pieces displaying their signature mix of hard and delicate elements. The Mulleavy sisters called their special brand of magic Rodarte. While I couldn't confirm this, I remember reading this first collection was created in a paper doll format ~ how could I forget something so creative and unusual?
The sisters packed up their dolls and Rodarte doll clothing (I am imagining this!) and flew off to NYC. As California natives, Kate and Laura had never been to New York before and didn't know a soul in the city. They phoned Women's Wear Daily to request a meeting. (btw WWD never takes cold calls) Of course, WWD loved Rodarte and immediately put it on their cover. I also read Kate, Laura, and Roadrte captured the attention of Vogue's Anna Wintour. The Mulleavy sisters were on their way...
Since the line's inception in 2005, Kate and Laura have collaborated with Gap and Target. Rodarte is worn by celebrities --> Emma Watson, Kirsten Dunst, Cate Blanchett, and Michelle Obama. Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman wore it to the 81st Academy Awards. In addition, the sisters won several awards in the industry. What next??
The talented sisters have Oscar buzz surrounding them lately. Who better to create the forty tutus for Dan Aronofsky's Black Swan? Already friends with Natalie Portman and fans of horror films, Kate and Laura were a perfect match. This was their first experience creating costumes for a film. While I look forward to seeing Black Swan, I especially look forward to seeing those tutus! All forty of them.
While I don't have a tutu, I do have a little Rodarte in my closet by way of Target. It is navy, tulle blouse with bows to tie at the neck and wrists. See? Hard and delicate. I love wearing it ~ always one of my favorites. I believe you have the same Rodarte piece in your closet too. Now, you can enjoy wearing it even more. Hope you can find it!
Tricia
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