RODARTE on view at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (DC) // White Swan costume (2010), worn in the movie Black Swan
Elements of intimacy exude, both in the vision and execution of Kate and Laura Mulleavy's pieces for Rodarte. In a simply titled survey of styles from a singular brand, "Rodarte" allows access to the inspiration behind 13 years of collection churn. Childhood horror movies, the California landscape, gardens--the premise of which are deeply personal to the designers--aptly capture emotion with dialed down commercialism and dialed up details. Keep reading for a closer look...
Early Innovations by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte
As the first fashion exhibit presented by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, "Rodarte" celebrates two female designers, in a woman-slanted industry that is ironically dominated by men. Eight themes, each with a tightly edited selection, fills each gallery with unique splendor. Worth noting is the mix of mannequin usage--which nicely complements the ensembles. As the clusters differ in complexity, common elements of sheerness, yarn, floral and deconstruction are layered throughout. Of note are the costumes designed for Black Swan and Woodshock (which happens to be written and directed by the sisters). "Rodarte" is on view until February 10th in Washington, DC.
Spring / Summer 2009 dress
Use of unconventional materials and methods
Magical Beautiful Horror installation view
One of my favorite pieces in this collection
Heavy use of gauze and yarn
Woven leather straps
Spring / Summer 2017 Collection
Installation view of Texture
Ballet costumes created for the Academy Award winning film Black Swan
The Mermaid collection installation view
California / Hollywood influence; Star Wars inspired Fall / Winter 2014 collection
Fall / Winter 2011 Collection
Close up of accessory paired with Spring / Summer 2018
The Garden installation view
Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
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