Tag Archives: Rodarte

Fashion in Black & White- Part IV, Graphics

This is the last and final part of the special four-parts post Fashion in Black & White. In the past three weeks, I have attempted to show that the combination of black and white is a theme most, if not all, … Continue reading

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Fashion in Black & White- Part III, Flowers

In the last two posts, I have introduced how fashion designers structure garments in black and white, and how they explore contrasting ideas of sexuality and feminine models through the use of black and white lace. This week I’d like … Continue reading

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Then&Now

(left)Thomas Gainsborough(1727 – 1788), Sarah, Lady Innes, c.1757 oil on canvas. Henry Clay Frick Bequest, Frick Collection. (right) Rodarte, Spring 2007.

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Rodarte: States of Matter at MoCA

Check out this video, from the exhibition Rodarte: States of Matter at MoCA. The show runs through June 5th and includes twenty objects in black and white from Rodarte’s previous collections, as well as several ballet costumes from the film … Continue reading

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On Costumes and Credits

Check out this interesting interview with Black Swan costume designer Amy Westcott, surrounding the controversy over Rodarte’s contribution to the film’s costumes. The interview raises the question of who should be credited (and how) when a well- known fashion designer collaborates with … Continue reading

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