Jezebel: Rodarte

The Rodarte Sisters List Their Favorite Buffy Episodes

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EST

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Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte have listed their favorite episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, whom they call "one of the most powerful female characters ever developed." Included are Season 2's "Passion," and "Becoming" (the one where she kills Angel), Season 3's "Consequences" and "Prom," Season 4's silent episode "Hush," Season 6's sing-along "Once More, With Feeling," and Season 7's "Conversations With Dead People." The Mulleavy sisters write that, "Before she was 'chosen' to be a slayer, Buffy Summers was a typical teenage girl with average ambitions. She seemed like the ditzy blonde that is usually murdered alone in the alleyway." That difference between her appearance and her abilities is, they say, one of the greatest things about the cult show. "She was asked to save the world in every episode. She lost her mother, her life (a few times), and those nearest to her. She was almost always selfless, and always fast with a quip. She was always the person to root for." What's your favorite episode? [Rookie] More »

Rodarte Gives The World A Vincent Van Gogh-Inspired Collection

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:45:00 EDT

Rodarte showed a spring collection that was eminently "wearable" — which I guess is fashionspeak for "there were no horror-film-inspired dresses that looked like they were bleeding this time around." And nothing made of tentacles of black leather, either. Nor any rag-bag collages. What front-row guests like Elle and Dakota Fanning, Tavi Gevinson, Taylor Swift, Solange Knowles, and Her Gravid Eminencé, The Pregnancé saw at yesterday's show were neat little dresses, many of which followed a 1950s silhouette. More »

Black Swan Tutus Immortalized

Sadie Stein — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:48:00 EST

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Whatever happens on Oscar night, 6 of the Rodarte tutus worn by Natalie Portman as she descended into madness (or did she?) in Black Swan will be part of a new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, "Rodarte: States of Matter." More »

Italian Vogue's New All-Black Fashion Spread

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:20:00 EST

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For the first time since its famous all-black issue of July, 2008, Italian Vogue has printed a magnificent 17-page editorial, featuring twelve black models. The story is definitely reaching for a languid, finger-curled, Harlem Renaissance feeling. Let's explore. More »

Lady Gaga's Leaked Vogue Cover

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:40:30 EST

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A picture of Lady Gaga's forthcoming Vogue cover has hit the Internet. She's wearing Haider Ackermann, and her hair is most decidedly pink. One more interior shot after the jump. [TFS and @ItsShavon]

Gemma Ward Talks About Her Relationship With Heath Ledger For The First Time

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:44:00 EST

For the first time, Gemma Ward has publicly confirmed that she had a relationship with Heath Ledger. "I have taken a break from the media spotlight for the past few years and it was something spurred by Heath's death."

A Heavily Photoshopped Khloe Kardashian Does Most Random, Bondage-y, Fashion Cover Ever

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:30:00 EST

Khloe Kardashian, her late, lamented red hair, and a mask apparently made of plastic packing straps and a packet of studs from the nearest Michaels star on the cover of NY skate shop Yellow Rat Bastard's in-store mag, YRB. [Racked]

Zoolander Sequel Really, Really, Really Happening

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:10:00 EST

Zoolander II news! Owen Wilson says he and Ben Stiller are at work on the the long-awaited sequel, which should be released in 2012. Wilson also says he wants Lady Gaga to make a cameo. [Monsters&Critics]

Jonathan Adler: "Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels"

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:31:00 EST

Designer (and husband of Barneys creative director/fashion sage Simon Doonan) Jonathan Adler is selling a needlepoint pillow emblazoned with the pro-ana proverb "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Which, as Adler should know, is pretty much anorexia's catchphrase. [Racked]

Mila Kunis, The Other Black Swan Star, Covers Nylon

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:32:00 EST

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Mila Kunis, who's also in that movie about the ballet dancers or whatever, is Nylon's covergirl. "It's always trippy to walk into a room and be confronted with a life-size cardboard image of yourself," she joked at the party. [WWD]

Harper's Bazaar And Katy Perry Riff On Iconic 50s Vogue

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:44:00 EST

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Katy Perry, shot by Alexi Lubomirski for the subscriber cover of the new Harper's Bazaar, looks gorgeous, if a bit crusty-lipped. She also looks a lot like Jean Patchett on the iconic Erwin Blumenfeld Vogue cover from January, 1950. [JustJared]

Julianne Moore Does Nude Calendar Pinup For Karl Lagerfeld

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:38:00 EST

Karl Lagerfeld gave the Pirelli calendar — which traditionally features "artistic" nude shots of top models — the theme of ancient Greek and Roman mythology. And he added one (clothed) Julianne Moore and, a Pirelli first, several (unclothed) men. [Telegraph]

The Jackson Family Started Working On A Clothing Line A Week After Michael Died

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy Jackson — and their late brother's estate — have an apparel line under the Jackson 5 name hitting stores in February. It naturally includes a version of the "Thriller" red leather jacket. [WWD]

Isabella Blow's Widower Lashes Out At McQueen

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Detmar Blow on Alexander McQueen: "Money changed him and then drugs changed him. I remember reading of how he had flown his boyfriend somewhere for £130,000. What did Issie get? Some clothes. I find that quite shocking."

JWOWW's Clothing Line Gets Killed

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:37:00 EDT

Sad news for those who were eagerly awaiting our Boob Slings in the mail: JWOWW's clothing line will not go into production, due to a trademark dispute. All customers who pre-ordered Ms. Woww's spangled wares are to be refunded. [Radar]

$500 Socks Actually Aren't Woven From Unicorn Hair

Sadie Stein — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:26:00 EDT

Today in "expensive shit," we have Rodarte's new socks, which at $500 are the world's priciest hosiery. An openwork mix of mohair and alpaca, the socks are apparently "too delicate to wash." So you'll save on that. More »

Michelle Obama Fundraises With Donna Karan, Pisses Off PETA

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:54:00 EDT

Michelle Obama wore Donna Karan to the $10,000-a-head fundraiser Karan threw her. PETA protested the event, because Karan uses fur, and PETA will do anything for a headline. "She is gorgeous and smart," said guest Diane von Furstenberg. [WWD]

Alleged Sexter Brett Favre Might Lose His Denim Endorsement Deal

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:55:00 EDT

Brett Favre's unsolicited-penis-picture-sending ways might cost him his endorsement deal with Wrangler. The company wouldn't comment on the athlete's future with the brand, but said it was following the story, "like everyone else." [WWD]

Gap Wisely Scraps Crappy New Logo

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:36:00 EDT

Gap, which last week announced it would be switching to a logo it had been trialling, immediately faced vituperative criticism. It first asked customers for better ideas, and then apologized. Now Gap has reverted to its boring old logo. [BBC]

Kate Moss Said To Be Investigating Career As An Innkeeper

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:45:00 EDT

The crack team at the British tabloid brain trust has concocted a cackle of a story for us this Monday morning: Kate Moss is quitting modeling and moving to Cornwall to run a bed and breakfast with Jamie Hince. [Star]

Fashion Week Diversity By The Numbers

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:47:51 EDT

In September of 2007, it was reported that of all the 101 shows that took place during New York fashion week, one third employed zero models of color. Since then, we've tried to track diversity on the runway every season. More »

Karl Lagerfeld Can School You In Algebra, Apparently

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:15:00 EDT

Alexa Chung says His Kaiserness Mr. Karl, The Gloved One "is actually really easy to talk to because he knows everything. So if you're stuck you just say, 'Um, tell me about Medieval times.'" [The Cut]

Another Day, Another Great Rodarte Collection

Sadie Stein — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:18:00 EDT

Rodarte, with its balance of high-concept artistry and plain-old covetability, has become a can't-miss show. And the Mulleavys' latest collection — an eclectic, sexy mix of structure, romance and contrast — was no exception. More »

Karl Lagerfeld Will Let Only Nobu's Creations Touch His Rarefied Lips

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:48:00 EDT

Fashion diva Karl Lagerfeld held up a luncheon given in his honor because he refused to eat any food not made by Nobu. [Telegraph]
Breaking: Anna Wintour briefly removed her sunglasses before the Derek Lam show. [NYObs]

Anna's A Proud Mama, Tyra's Scared Of Fauna, And Fashion Week Looms!

Sadie Stein — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Anna Wintour's daughter, apparently a chip off the iceberg, runs things at home. Says mum,"Bee is in charge of assigning bedrooms, and heaven forbid you treat her poorly, or you'll find yourself sleeping in a closet." [Telegraph]
Fashion-Weekapalooza! [NY ]

Lady Gaga And Marc Jacobs Share The Cover Of V

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:54:00 EDT

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A dejected, underwear-clad Lady Liberty-Gaga and a tuxedoed Marc Jacobs, shot by Mario Testino, cover V's newest issue. [NYDN]
Lanvin for H&M is happening! The men's and women's collections will hit over 200 stores worldwide on November 23. [WWD]

Designer Lindsay Lohan Publishes Her Mission Statement

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:45:00 EDT

Apparently, the last thing Lindsay Lohan did before she went to jail was wrangle a commitment out of Blackbook to publish her ramblings about fashion, personal style, and that feeling you get when you're cutting up a Gucci dress. Herewith:

Danielle Staub's Daughter Makes Her Underwhelming Modeling Debut

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:21:00 EDT

The story Jezebel friend and fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson styled for Blackbook's September issue is out. And it features one Christine Staub, the daughter of stunt lesbian crazy-person Danielle Staub. More »

And Here We Have Jimmy Choo's Hideous Uggs Collaboration

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:40:00 EDT

This, courtesy of Nicky Hilton's Twitter (where else?) is the result of Jimmy Choo's ill-advised foray into selling $795 Uggs. It's an Ugg. With fringe on it. And star-shaped studs. More »

And Now American Apparel Is Being Sued By Its Investors

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:38:00 EDT

American Apparel can add an investor lawsuit to its list of troubles. They allege that Dov Charney has misled them and mismanaged the company. [PRLog]
Meanwhile, analysts predict the overextended chain will close many of its unprofitable, redundant stores. [Crain's]

American Apparel Stock Plummets To New Historic Lows

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:36:00 EDT

American Apparel's stock is tumbling this morning, following news that the company's dodgy accounting has caught the eye of the U.S. Attorney's office. It's currently trading at 0.83. [AMEX:APP]
Dov says: "The capital structure issues will work themselves out." [WWD]

Emily Blunt Politely Declines The Photoshop, Thanks

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:05:00 EDT

Emily Blunt told British Elle that Photoshop is over-used. "I don't like it when they stretch you out and make you all long and skinny. It makes you look like a Barbie. Who the hell looks like that?" [Elle UK]

Naomi Campbell Nails Down A Date With Justice

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:36:00 EDT

On August 5, Naomi Campbell will testify in the trial of accused war criminal and all-round horrible guy Charles Taylor. Campbell allegedly accepted a blood diamond from Taylor in 1997; prosecutors hope to tie him to the diamond trade. [AP]

$4,000 Dresses Inspired By Violent Mexico Town

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:43:17 EDT

For fall, Rodarte presented a collection inspired by women factory workers in Ciudad Juárez. Juárez is the world's most violent place, outside of active war zones. Hundreds — some say thousands — of women have been murdered in Juárez. More »

Christy Turlington Hated The Catwalk

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Christy Turlington says, "There's nothing rewarding about modeling. It was a fun opportunity that allowed me to see the world but spiritually and intellectually there is nothing rewarding about the profession at all."

Why One Model Makes It Big When Others Don't

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:30:03 EDT

What makes a successful model? By what process is it decided that Coco Rocha will walk in 55 shows and grace the cover of Vogue Italia, while so many peers languish in models' apartments arguing about who used whose shampoo? More »

Julianne Moore And Lion Cubs Is The Cutest Thing You Will See Today

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Julianne Moore is returning as the face of Bulgari for fall. With baby lions. Baby lions that make it very difficult to even think about the handbags. Baby lions! Lion babies! [Frockwriter]

Lady Gaga May Not Have A Penis, But She Makes An Attractive Man

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Is Lady Gaga getting her butch on modeling for Vogue Hommes Japan under the pseudonym "Jo Calderone"? Nicola Formichetti styled — he works with Gaga regularly — and Nick Knight — ditto — published the pictures online. So. [ONTD]

Richie Sambora's Clothing Line As Tacky As Expected; Sketch Of Madonna's Juniors Collection Released

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:40:00 EDT

Richie Sambora's latest collection for his line White Trash Beautiful, includes this snake-print "zip-crotch leotard," perfect for lounging. [Vogue UK]
Gary Coleman was planning a children's clothing line when he died, allegedly. Sounds like a project for Scott Baio! [Radaronline]

Megan Fox In Her Underwear Again; Crystal Renn Critiques Ignorant Designer

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Megan Fox may have been replaced by an underwear model in the next Transformers movie, but she plays one pretty well in this latest campaign for Armani Exchange. Trading places is all the rage for fall. [Fox]