Kate and Laura Mulleavy – the sisters behind Rodarte - have a special place in my heart for their quirky and romantic designs. I always feel they offer something unique and ethereal season after season and this September was no exception.
Opening Ceremony’s blog described Rodarte’s spring summer 2013 collection as “a bit Dungeons and Dragons” combined with a little punk rock and new wave. They continued:
“Structured bodices, shimmery fabrics, hologram sculptural shoes, fringed vests and leather grommet pants are all part of the look.” ~ Rory Satran, Opening Ceremony.
Vogue observed a sci-fi lean in the collection. I thought it was an interesting mix of inspirations from different eras and worlds; medieval times, intergalactic battles and elvish charm. (My lovely Twitter friend Krista suggested that Arwen might approve of the gowns). Dresses came complete with body-armour – shoulder and breast plates – and chain mail style belts.
Karlie Kloss and Lindsey Wixson on the catwalk gave the show a helluva lot of oomph.
Finally the accessories get honorable mention this season. Dragon ear cuffs and rose necklaces, you say?
Kate Mulleavy told Dazed Magazine:
“There were so many layers to this and to pull it all together one of things we thought we were going to need more of was metal jewellery. It was based on bridging this idea of something that is rooted more in baroque and making it modern.”
Once again, I’m more than a little in love with Rodarte’s new collection. Now pass the sword, who’s for live role play?!
You can view the entire spring summer 2013 by Rodarte on Vogue. Catwalk images here, also Vogue.
Yep…entirely in love w/ this!
Your Arwen comment made me smile. Rodarte are a dream label. I adore this collection for summer, the combination of inspirations got me!
I love the mixing of elements in the dresses, definitely something I’d wear if I were thrown into a fantasy book…. and that 1st dress? AMAZING.
I already commented on Instagram, so I have already said that I loved the Rodarte sisters creativity and, beign a big fan of Games of Thrones, I was delighted to see their stylish, feminine ‘warriors’!
The inspirations behind the collection were wonderful I agree. They have a lovely strong version of femininity too, I really admire that.
I love the intricate detailing and play on textures that went into this collection. amazing!!
That is something very unique to the Rodarte brand, this combination of textures and fabrics collection after collection. The silk and metals here are quite stunning.
Amazing. Very Battlestar Galactica/future sci-fi inspired. LOVE LOVE LOVE the ear cuff
Rodarte is, possibly after Chanel, the line I most look forward to seeing at Fashion Week. And this year, as usual, they did not disappoint. I am not, by any means, a sci-fi girl but I can nonetheless appreciate the harder elements they’ve added to their always ethereal and romantic designs. The first dress you’ve showcased in this post was by far my favourite from the collection – the emerald shade with gold is utterly stunning!
xox,
Cee
Cee a friend of mine texted me last night, he was stewarding at Chanel I was so jealous! I haven’t seen images yet but I look forward to seeing them.
Lovely collection, love the mix of different elements and patterns, very unusuall and feminine!
I love that dragon ear cuff!
How are their designs so crazy and yet not tacky in the slightest?!
I think perhaps the combination of fabrics and textures gives the styles a unique appeal? The silk and the metal, the armor details and the feminine flow…. everything just works. I think the sisters are truly artists as well as designers, they impress me each and every time.
The colour of the first dress is just lovely
Wow!