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Emma Watson Set to Design Teen Clothing Line

Posted Jun 22nd 2009 at 1:20PM by Maureen Dempsey

Filed under: Style in the News

Emma Watson, minus the Harry Potter image. Photo: Lorenzo Santini, WireImage

Emma Watson's one busy girl! She quickly traded in her wand and cape for designer dresses and stilettos.

First, the "Harry Potter" star attended a private Rodarte dinner, looking extremely cutting edge.

Then, shortly after, the actress officially reached fashion icon status when she became the new face of Burberry.

Now, we hear, via Britain's "News of the World," that Watson is slated to design her own clothing line for teens.

No details, sketches or images have been released, but apparently the 19-year-old actress plans to donate proceeds from the sales of the line to UNICEF. Chic and charitable -- she's amazing!

And a source told the paper that "she's been getting advice from her fashion designer pals like Karl Lagerfeld."
(Not a bad way to break into the biz.)

We'll give you the deets as soon as we have 'em. Are you as curious as we are?

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Tags: burberry, charity, design, emma-watson, emma-watson-designer, harry-potter, karl-lagerfeld, rodarte, teen-clothing, teen-clothing-line, unicef

CFDA Awards 2009 - On the Scene

Posted Jun 16th 2009 at 10:35AM by Sarah Cristobal

Filed under: Events: On the Scene

Womenswear Designer of the Year winners: The sisters Mulleavy of Rodarte flank their number one fan, Kirsten Dunst. Photo: Getty Images

At last night's CFDA awards designers grabbed their muses of the moment and headed to Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in NYC for a lengthy ceremony hosted by comedienne Tracy Ullman.

Christening the new locale were sixty or so models aligned on the outdoor steps wearing the fall collections of the womenswear nominees: Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez and Rodarte.

Around the corner on 65th street, a sizable canopy served as the red carpet. "What is going on here?" asked one of the many gaping bystanders who had unearthed her camera phone and started snapping away. The answer was: a lot!

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Tags: Calvin-Klein, CFDA, CFDA-Awards, Designer, Jason-Wu, Justin-TImberlake, Marc-Jacobs, Michelle-Obama, Mulleavy, Proenza-Schouler, Rodarte, Subversive

Emma Watson Sheds Her 'Harry Potter' Image for New Burberry Ads

Posted Jun 9th 2009 at 2:45PM by Maureen Dempsey

Filed under: Style in the News

Emma fogs up the lens in England. Photo courtesy of Burberry

If the name "Emma Watson" brings to mind wizardry and potions, it's time to rethink the 19-year-old British actress.

From the looks of Burberry's Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign -- which places Watson at the center of fellow Brits/hot male actors, DJs and models: Douglas Booth, Charlie France, Tom Hughes, Tom Guinness and Nick Wilson -- it's pretty clear the spell Watson is casting is far from that of your average teen.

Watson is quite comfortably coming into her own, in both a theatrical and style sense. She was one of just a handful of guests at a private party celebrating Rodarte last week. And now, stars in the Burberry ad campaign. That's no small fashion feat!

Famed photographer Mario Testino shot the campaign, while Burberry's Christopher Bailey served as creative director. Bailey states: "Having known and admired the lovely Emma Watson for quite some time, she was the obvious choice for this campaign who, like the images she fronts, has a classic beauty a great character and a modern edge."

As for Burberry's direction, it appears to be all about the trench and the tote. Rough leathers and oversized bags rule next season's collection -- we can't wait to see more.

Mad for Plaid: Watson goes tough-chic for the new Burberry ad campaign. Photo courtesy of Burberry



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    Heavy on the jewelry and makeup, short on the hemlines -- perfect for a supermodel, and a striking look for the rest of us!

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    Okay, it's probably not going to pass many dress codes worn like this, but we're already picturing this vest over our little black tank!

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    Dita Von Teese is not only the model for this gorgeous vintage-inspired collection, she's also the designer.

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    Kate Moss sizzles in the new ad campaign for her TopShop spring/summer line.

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    Scarlet Johansson is the golden girl for champagne manufacturer Moët & Chandon's new campaign.

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Tags: ad-campaign, burberry, christopher-bailey, emma-watson, harry-potter, mario-testino, rodarte

CFDA - Vote for Your Favorite Fashion Designer... Now!

Posted Jun 9th 2009 at 12:40PM by Bee-Shyuan Chang

Filed under: Style in the News

Marc Jacobs vs. team Rodarte. Photos by Craig McDean for 2009 CFDA Journal

We're all for democratic fashion. And today is your last day to vote for the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Popular Vote Award!

Sponsored by L'Oréal Paris, this the first time that the public can cast votes for its favorite women's and men's designers. The winners will be announced onstage on June 15 in NYC, when the other CFDA awards, including the Swarovski Awards for Womenswear and Menswear Designers, will be given.

We are still loving Jason Wu and his creative cross-dressing, but what about Rodarte, Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang? Choices, choices!

Did your favorite designer make the exclusive list of nominees? If not, leave a comment rocking your vote.

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Tags: CFDA-awards, Designer, Jason-wu, LOreal, Marc Jacobs, MarcJacobs, Rodarte, vote

Kate Bosworth Plays Hostess at Private Rodarte Dinner

Posted Jun 4th 2009 at 2:50PM by Maureen Dempsey

Filed under: Style in the News

Emma Watson and Kate Bosworth at Rodarte dinner. Photo: Dave M. Benett, Getty Images

Last night, a select handful of fashion mavens celebrated Rodarte designers Laura and Kate Mulleavy at a private dinner hosted by Kate Bosworth.

Guests including Emma Watson, Plum Sykes and Trish Goff joined in toasting the American design duo at London's luxury retailer Harvey Nichols, where Rodarte has been a smash hit.

Kate Bosworth looked radiant in a knee-length nude Rodarte dress with amazing back detail, while Emma Watson stunned in an edgy black and blue draped Rodarte frock. (Watson is clearly coming into her own -- her look would knock Harry Potter's cape off.)

The menu consisted of nettle soup, whole roasted lemon sole niçoise and strawberry three ways, while attendees toasted with signature drinks including a vodka, cucumber, mint cocktail, elderflower pressé and Harvey Nichols pink champagne.

A feast fit for an amazing design team!

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Tags: emma watson, harvey nichols, kate bosworth, Kate-mulleavy, laura-mulleavy, rodarte, Trish-Goff

CFDA - Cross-Dressing Designers Honored

Posted Jun 3rd 2009 at 11:00AM by Maureen Dempsey

Filed under: Style in the News

Jason Wu, in a dress of his own design. Photo: Craig McDean, courtesy of CFDA

The CFDA's 21 nominees showcased their work in an unconventional way – by modeling the pieces themselves, WWD reports. Not so unusual for Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy, who are up for womenswear designer of the year, to step into their own creations. But Jason Wu? Yep, he dressed up -- in a dress. (Yes, that's Jason Wu of Michelle Obama, one-shoulder Inauguration dress fame.)

The end result only confirms Wu's creativity, as he paired a chiffon gown with a sleek suit.

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Tags: alexander wang, CFDA, craig mcdean, jason wu, JasonWu, madonna, marc jacobs, michelle-obama-inauguration-dress, rodarte, wwd

Spring '09 - Pretty in Peach

Posted Apr 16th 2009 at 8:00AM by Jessica B. Matlin

Filed under: Cosmetics, Product Reviews, Beauty Tips



For those of you who long to be on-trend but just can't stomach the thought of rocking up to the office wearing bright pink lipstick or neon polish, fear not: I have something for you -- peach.

Soft, pretty peach is having quite a moment. More exciting than neutrals, but less in-yo'-face than this season's brights, peach makeup has been popping up everywhere that matters.

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Tags: benefit, bobbi brown, BobbiBrown, chanel, J. C, j. crew, J.C, J.Crew, makeup, peach, rodarte, spring trends, SpringTrends

Presse boutique releases never-produced runway items from Rodarte

Posted Nov 1st 2008 at 3:00PM by Lindsay Miller

Filed under: Clothing


It's pure torture when designers send a look down the runway, trick us into falling in love with it, and then never even bother to put the item in production. Even worse when those designers are the ultra-talented sisters behind Rodarte. But on November 3, you'll finally have a chance to own some of their priceless, never-produced pieces as Presse boutique launches its first online archival sale.

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Tags: archival sale, ArchivalSale, archives, los angeles, LosAngeles, presse boutique, PresseBoutique, rodarte, runway, sale

Tip of the day: Rodarte is the 'next big thing.'

Posted Aug 21st 2008 at 10:25AM by Boydie Beener

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day


If you aren't familiar with sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, you should be. The pair are the brains behind Rodarte, the ingenious clothing line that we're completely smitten for.

Though their last few seasons have been smash hits, nothing they've done to date has come close to their Fall 2008 collection. The sisters took their line in a completely new direction that everyone in fashion buzzing about "the next big thing" and "here to stay."

So if you want to look cool for fall...

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Tags: cate blanchett, CateBlanchett, christian louboutin, ChristianLouboutin, dita von teese, DitaVonTeese, keira knightley, KeiraKnightley, natalie portman, NataliePortman, rodarte

Naomi Campbell in controversial video on race

Posted Aug 16th 2008 at 1:03PM by Kyle Hepp

Filed under: Celebrities with Style


Fashion photographer Nick Knight has used two very powerful tools to express his disgust with the fashion industry for their blatant acceptance of racism and discrimination against black models -- guns, and Naomi Campbell.

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Inside the Fashion Studio: Rodarte

Posted Jun 9th 2008 at 5:42PM by Tiffany Neal

Filed under: Style in the News



Unlike Paris, New York Fashion Week isn't known for its spectacular couture extravaganzas or avant-garde designers (except for Marc Jacobs, of course).

So you can imagine all of the "Oohs" and "Aahs" surrounding the garments from American label Rodarte, which is known for its whimsical and unreal designs: Their Fall '08 collection was inspired by bloody Japanese slasher flicks and featured torn gothic knit wear with spiked Christian Louboutin heels.

This year, sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy -- the designers behind the frighteningly amazing brand -- have been nominated for the Swarovski Award for womenswear in this year's CFDA awards.

New York Magazine recently caught up with two ladies to discuss clothes, inspirations, and fabrications. Enjoy.

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Tags: cfda, kate mulleavy, KateMulleavy, laura mulleavy, LauraMulleavy, rodarte, vogue

Bleeding for fashion

Posted May 22nd 2008 at 11:22AM by Tiffany Neal

Filed under: Vintage and Retro



"The dress is a rousing red, the color stroked on a white surface. But just as this rose-sweet outfit passes out of sight, there is a frisson of the horror movies that inspired it. Why is the lacy hose wrapped round the legs like a torn spider's web? Are those toothy fangs edging the pristine white shoes? And isn't this colorful dress drenched in blood?"

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The Vogue Diet

Posted Mar 27th 2008 at 8:34PM by Lauren Messiah

Filed under: Style in the News

vogue coverThe Vogue Diet ... What is that like water, asparagus, and chewing gum? Nah not so much, it goes more like this "lose some weight or you can't be on my cover."

That's exactly what happened to Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte. The two designers received a call from a Vogue editor who suggested they get on a diet and see a personal trainer. Kate and Laura were actually fine with it because they wanted to get healthier anyways (uh huh). The 'Vogue Diet' consisted of four months of personal training and a meal delivery service.

The fashionable diet paid off as they lost a combined total of 50 pounds. They even kept a diet diary that will appear in the April issue. Of course Vogue got a lot of heat for asking the sisters to diet, and this isn't the first time. Back in 1998 Oprah actually agreed to drop 20 pounds before her cover shoot.

I don't know what to think about this. On one hand if Vogue paid for all of my weight loss needs and I kinda wanted to drop some weight anyways it wouldn't be a big deal. However on the other hand ... Vogue is straight up calling people fat. What do you all think?

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Gap white shirts hit Vogue, sell out

Posted Apr 20th 2007 at 5:59PM by Deidre Woollard

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing

The May cover of Vogue is now out and it features those gorgeous white shirts from the Gap's Design Editions collection. The shirts are paired with high-fashion items on a big sprawling gatefold cover. This marks the first time the Gap has hit the cover of Vogue since 1992.

If you want to get your hands on one of these shirts, conceived by designers such as Doo.Ri, Thakoon and Rodarte, get thee hence to a Gap asap. These shirts are already sold out online in many sizes. The good news is that if you are a bigger girl you have the best shot at ordering these. Online the XL and XXL in all the styles are still available. Prices range from $68 to $88.

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It's not just a t-shirt, it's a work of art!

Posted Jan 31st 2007 at 11:29AM by Elise Carter

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing, Style for a Cause

I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm an all-year-round t-shirt loving kind of girl. And with this week's "Fashion Gives Back", a design/charity movement spearheaded by Glamour magazine and six young, all-female design houses, I have more reason than ever to add to my ever-expanding collection of cute tees.

Jenni Kayne, Rachel Roy, Rodarte, Sari Gueron, Thread Social, and Vena Cava will each produce a special, limited edition design to be screened onto a $68 Splendid tee, with each design signed personally by the designer. The shirts will be sold exclusively at Shopbop.com, and 30% of all proceeds will go to the designers' respective charities.

The short descriptive previews of the tees sound super cute, from Sari Gueron's watercolor owl to Jenni Kayne's rough sketch of a Grecian-gowned woman surrounded by poppies. At the very least, you can be sure your top is one of a very few: each designer will only produce 250 tees.

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