A Video Fashion Story: Behind-the-Scenes with Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte

Kate and Laura Mulleavy have come a long way since starting their Rodarte collection in '05. Go behind-the-scenes with the designers who talk about how Asian horror films inspired their fall '08 collection. Click here to see what inspired their '09 collections.

Tavi's Scoop on Rodarte for Target

Tavi, the 13-year-old blogger from Style Rookie, has hit the fashion jackpot. Not only does she get to skip school for New York Fashion Week, she also inspires designers like the Rodarte sisters. During the launch of their new collection for Target, Kate and Laura Mulleavy chose the young blogger to shoot footage for a mini documentary featuring the clothes, interviews with celebs and editors, while also checking out the ad campaign shot in North Dakota (kinda makes us want to take a trip to that farm)! Style.com swooped up the exclusive footage and now everyone can take a look at fashion's newest muse.

Rodarte's Kate Mulleavy on Tavi: "When spending time with Tavi, I am always astonished by her observations. Tavi is a writer in every sense. Her way of interacting with the world comes from a sensitivity and madness that belongs to poets and bank robbers."

Rodarte the Next Design Duo for Target's Go International Line

Target just announced Kate and Laura Mulleavy to be the next big designers for their Target Go International line. Kate and Laura are designing a 55-piece Rodarte line that will land in stores and online on Dec. 20. The collection has been described as feminine and modern. It will include complicated knit dresses, perfect for the holidays, and some rockin’ accessories without compromising the great Target price we know and love. The clothes, like all that come through the Go International collection will be contemporary and young. It’s about time the Mulleavy sisters got some attention from the masses, while they are loved among the fashion world, the Target line will be a great way for them to show off their original and artistic work to fashionistas everywhere.-Tracey Johnsen

Rodarte Wins Swiss Textiles Award

Rodarte is getting a nice bonus of 100,000 euros or $125,000 after winning the Swiss Textiles Award recently. The design duo are the first American designers to win the award, competing against other finalists including Louise Goldin, Jean-Pierre Braganza, TOGA, Cathy Pill and Richard Nicoll. The funds will be used to help build their brand.

Front Row at Fashion at the Park in Dallas

Finally, a fashion show where you don't have to be a 'somebody' to get front row seats!

On October 10 – 16, NorthPark Center's annual Fashion at the Park in Dallas, Texas will have over 600 seats available to all you fashionistas out there who have always wanted to attend.

The annual event will be headlined by a Roberto Cavalli fashion show and Cavalli plans on making a special appearance as well. Other shows include Barneys New York featuring Rodarte; CH Carolina Herrera; Oscar de la Renta; Valentino; Neiman Marcus featuring an appearance by Marc Bouwer; Miss Sixty; Ed Hardy; Dillard's; Macy's; Ted Baker; Bebe; Diesel and Pinto Ranch.

Also to celebrate five years of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund there will be a runway show and appearances by Thakoon Panichgul, Peter Som, and Marchesa's Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig.

But wait, it gets better! Unlike any of the other fashion weeks, if you attend the fashion shows you'll be able to purchase what you saw on the runway! We imagine it will cost you a pretty penny, but still an opportunity of a lifetime!

Tickets go on sale to the public on August 18 at www.northparkcenter.com.
-Katherine Mingey