The fashion force was with Rodarte on Tuesday when the label presented the best collection in the brand’s history in a show that was closed by five spectacular finale gowns that payed an intergalactic homage to the Star Wars films.
The luxe brand presented graceful floor sweeping gowns in delicate silks with beloved Star Wars characters Luke Skywalker, Yoda, C-3PO and R2-D2 pressed onto the face of the elegant garments.
“It’s so rare that you can use a film still as artwork and have it look like a painting. It’s so beautiful,” said Rodarte designer, Laura Mulleavy.
The label, which is headed up by Laura and her sister Kate Mulleavy, had the blessing of the film’s creator, George Lucas, to produce the line and the partnership is timed perfectly as the franchise’s next instalment is due this coming December.
While the spacy gowns are not for sale, instead only available for editorial shoots, the rest of the Rodarte collection was exciting enough to satisfy any fashion buyers.
In keeping with the sci-fi theme the collection was a time-warp. A trip down memory lane which teased out the designers early childhood memories of the 80’s wearing smock dresses, high-waisted pants and crochet knits all teamed with eye-catching accessories.
The unique intergalactic designs by Rodarte are not for sale, instead they will only be available for editorial shoots.
The Star Wars artwork was well received among fashion fans.
An image of Luke Skywalker is emblazoned on this elegant gown.
C-3PO added a golden touch to this ensemble.
This Yoda gown was certainly a wise inclusion.
“We couldn’t have done a collection like this and not included Star Wars,” said Kate Mulleavy.”Those films represent for us a time when anything was possible.”
A model walks the runway during the Rodarte fall 2014 fashion show in a sheer outlandish design.
Metallic was in vogue for much of the collection.
The accessories perfectly complimented the mood of the collection.
Blue steel: This coat was a showstopper.
The collection managed to marry the futuristic with the retro while simultaneously juxtaposing lady-like with child-like in a perfectly layered symphony of style.
The colour palate was diverse but every shade complemented the entire collection.
A model wears one of the most classically feminine garments in the collection.
High-waisted pants found themselves wandering down the runway to a welcome reception.
Dakota Fanning was one star who sat front row.
Sofia Sanchez, Gia Coppola, and Delfina Delettrez Fendi all attend the Rodarte show.
Rodarte designers, Laura and Kate Mulleavy take a bow post-show.
