The Designer Gap shirts are almost sold out, and here’s the big shock:
Rodarte was the first to go.
It’s also the label that we bought, which we thought would never happen.
Now we wonder: If Rodarte had more limits, a technical designer, and the idea that their customer was young, broke, and between a size 6 and a size 12, would their talent be more evident?
True, their trapeze blouse could be made with a pillocase and some scallop trim, but still. There’s an elegance to it that we like, and the shape fits normal women.
Hopefully Rodarte’s mass market sweep will encourage them to keep designing for mall shoppers, instead of Princess Leia and the other Sci Fi princesses that probably steeled them through adolescence.
And with that, The Gap / CFDA Collection is officially “on break” from this blog. The End.
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So they should have to water down their vision to prove that they have talent? If you want proof they can make creative AND wearable clothes, look at their F/W 06 collection.
So they should have to water down their vision to prove that they have talent? If you want proof they can make creative AND wearable clothes, look at their F/W 06 collection.
For me, the proof that they have talent is this Gap collection – it’s the strongest stuff I’ve ever seen from them.
For me, the proof that they have talent is this Gap collection – it’s the strongest stuff I’ve ever seen from them.
Not to look like a total nerd here,
but it’s Leia not Leah if you’re talking about Star Wars, which I’m pretty sure you are.
Not to look like a total nerd here,
but it’s Leia not Leah if you’re talking about Star Wars, which I’m pretty sure you are.
You are a huge nerd and I am changing it right this second.
You are a huge nerd and I am changing it right this second.
You are a huge nerd and I am changing it right this second.
Yesterday, I tried on almost every piece at the Gap flagship in Chicago. The fit is, uh, roomy (which probably partly explains why there were barely any S or XS left). Sadly, that Rodarte shirt in the photo is dangerously close to being belly-baring (why couldn’t they have made it just two inches longer? why?!?), so I left with only the Doo.Ri scarfy shirt.
Yesterday, I tried on almost every piece at the Gap flagship in Chicago. The fit is, uh, roomy (which probably partly explains why there were barely any S or XS left). Sadly, that Rodarte shirt in the photo is dangerously close to being belly-baring (why couldn’t they have made it just two inches longer? why?!?), so I left with only the Doo.Ri scarfy shirt.
Yesterday, I tried on almost every piece at the Gap flagship in Chicago. The fit is, uh, roomy (which probably partly explains why there were barely any S or XS left). Sadly, that Rodarte shirt in the photo is dangerously close to being belly-baring (why couldn’t they have made it just two inches longer? why?!?), so I left with only the Doo.Ri scarfy shirt.
hey no fair: you ask Cathy H what she thinks but you don’t really tell us yourself!
I did the same as Annie and agree. I liked to Doo Ri dress the best b/c you could cinch it as needed and the drape was nice.
There were no s/xs of the rodarte dress which looks promising.
You gotta be a tall girl to carry off the Thakoon lantern sleeves (with un-twiglike arms). The proportion is just wrong for a 5’2er like me. Alas, the arms wouldn’t be the problem.
hey no fair: you ask Cathy H what she thinks but you don’t really tell us yourself!
I did the same as Annie and agree. I liked to Doo Ri dress the best b/c you could cinch it as needed and the drape was nice.
There were no s/xs of the rodarte dress which looks promising.
You gotta be a tall girl to carry off the Thakoon lantern sleeves (with un-twiglike arms). The proportion is just wrong for a 5’2er like me. Alas, the arms wouldn’t be the problem.
Hey Fauchon,
I did ask Cathy H what she thought of the line, and I’m dying to know.
I hate long comments on Cathy’s blog from people trying to prove how much they know about fashion. That’s why I kept my comment really short. You all know where to find me when you want my opinion, and so does Cathy
;)
xo F.
Hey Fauchon,
I did ask Cathy H what she thought of the line, and I’m dying to know.
I hate long comments on Cathy’s blog from people trying to prove how much they know about fashion. That’s why I kept my comment really short. You all know where to find me when you want my opinion, and so does Cathy
;)
xo F.
Hey Fauchon,
I did ask Cathy H what she thought of the line, and I’m dying to know.
I hate long comments on Cathy’s blog from people trying to prove how much they know about fashion. That’s why I kept my comment really short. You all know where to find me when you want my opinion, and so does Cathy
;)
xo F.
Hey Fauchon,
I did ask Cathy H what she thought of the line, and I’m dying to know.
I hate long comments on Cathy’s blog from people trying to prove how much they know about fashion. That’s why I kept my comment really short. You all know where to find me when you want my opinion, and so does Cathy
;)
xo F.
i am forever in love with my rodarte dress. they have always been my fave pair of ladies, and i’m never taking this dress off.
(note: i’m a size 10 normally and the medium still swallows me but in the best way possible)
i am forever in love with my rodarte dress. they have always been my fave pair of ladies, and i’m never taking this dress off.
(note: i’m a size 10 normally and the medium still swallows me but in the best way possible)
i am forever in love with my rodarte dress. they have always been my fave pair of ladies, and i’m never taking this dress off.
(note: i’m a size 10 normally and the medium still swallows me but in the best way possible)
i am forever in love with my rodarte dress. they have always been my fave pair of ladies, and i’m never taking this dress off.
(note: i’m a size 10 normally and the medium still swallows me but in the best way possible)
I tried on that Rodarte top. It did NOT flatter me. So, I’m $80 richer.
I tried on that Rodarte top. It did NOT flatter me. So, I’m $80 richer.
I tried on that Rodarte top. It did NOT flatter me. So, I’m $80 richer.
I tried on that Rodarte top. It did NOT flatter me. So, I’m $80 richer.
Total DIY project. But still love their designs because I am too damn lazy to DIY.
Total DIY project. But still love their designs because I am too damn lazy to DIY.
Total DIY project. But still love their designs because I am too damn lazy to DIY.
Total DIY project. But still love their designs because I am too damn lazy to DIY.
I just came from The Gap by Conde Nast. They have a nice selection of sizes still available in all styles. However, the Rodarte Trapeze top (which I purchased), sizes L and XL are what’s left over. Plenty of the Rodarte dresses still around. BTW I had purchased the Doo.Ri shirt dress online, but after trying it on in the store I immediately cancelled my order.
I just came from The Gap by Conde Nast. They have a nice selection of sizes still available in all styles. However, the Rodarte Trapeze top (which I purchased), sizes L and XL are what’s left over. Plenty of the Rodarte dresses still around. BTW I had purchased the Doo.Ri shirt dress online, but after trying it on in the store I immediately cancelled my order.