Rodarte

It's hard to believe it was just five years ago that the sister duo behind fashion's favorite avant-garde label, Rodarte, ventured from Southern California to New York with a suitcase full of samples. Today, designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy count the likes of Natalie Portman, Kirsten Dunst, and Dakota Fanning in the front row of their runway shows, boast features in every fashion magazine, and have a gown on every red carpet. The Mulleavy's are known for applying couture-like constructions to their collections, giving exquisite detailing to their ready-to-wear.