Rodarte
Founded in 2005 by the Mulleavy sisters, Kate and Laura, Rodarte quickly rose from obscure art school project to the darling of the fashion elite. Known for their ethereal, avant-garde designs, the sisters have made a name for themselves by draping Hollywood's finest in intricate fabrics and whimsical creations that are part couture fantasy, part fever dream. Rodarte's defining moment came when their spider-web gowns landed on the cover of Vogue and in the wardrobes of "Black Swan," cementing their status as the haute couture horror story everyone wanted to wear. Valued at a cool $50 million, the brand has amassed accolades including the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award. Yet, it's not all runway reverie. The Mulleavy sisters have faced whispers of being too "artsy" for the mainstream and a penchant for collections that border on unwearable art rather than prêt-à -porter. Despite the occasional fashion faux pas, the sisters remain the beating heart of the label, orchestrating their gothic-romantic visions with the precision of a Tim Burton film. Rodarte continues to be a testament to the fact that in the world of high fashion, it's the dreamers who ultimately dictate what nightmares will haunt the catwalk.