Robert Rodriguez (Q9043)
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Robert Rodriguez is a fashion house from FMD.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Robert Rodriguez |
Robert Rodriguez is a fashion house from FMD. |
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Resort is a good time to consider fashion nomads, intrepid women who live out of their suitcases, jetting from one appointment to another. Whether executives or influencers, they’re all in search of the same thing—pieces that can emerge from a carry-on and seem sophisticated without the aid of a steamer or too much thought. When you’re always on the go, who has time to devote to planning outfits?This group served as the focus of Robert Rodriguez’s Resort 2020 collection, a laid-back lineup of suits and separates that offer a traveler’s twist on workwear essentials. Based in Los Angeles, Rodriguez has long endorsed the idea of chill fashion (his SoCal cool girls aren’t the type to fuss about anything, let alone clothes), and the packing idea allowed him to take things one step further.Effortlesswas the key word, with familiar silhouettes pared down to their simplest form or crafted in wear-and-go materials. Trench coats came pre-crinkled in shades of cobalt blue and olive drab, while dress shirts were given an extra layer of transparent fabric. Even the sequined tartan, a rare moment of glitz, had a practical quality; the shiny overlay on blazers and overcoats prevents things from getting wrinkled.As always, Rodriguez offered new versions of his standards; a baggy white pinstripe suit was summery without resorting to seersucker, lightweight knits added a few weekend options, and a cropped take on his boxy blazers made for an appealing layering piece. The introduction of fresh ideas could have been taken further—a brief segue into lace deserved more than a singular look—but he ended things on a high note. The off-the-shoulder tops that mimicked the look of corsets (minus the discomfort) and baggy high-waisted skirts are well worth carting from one destination to the next.
6 June 2019
Robert Rodriguez carried the ’60s and ’70s theme through from his previous season. This mod aesthetic worked well again for Rodriguez in the bulk of the collection’s looks. There is little room for error in pared-back closet staples like a black leather croc-embossed skirt or an optic white undone-pussy-bow blouse. While some of the print combinations were distracting (like a pant and top that combined floral and geometric patterns), the more standout examples of prints were striped wide-leg suits that could be worn as separates. Speaking of—these oversize, mannish suit silhouettes have been popular on the street style front, and the Insta-influencers will predictably gravitate.These are looks that women will keep in their closets and rotate season after season, year after year. They’re also basics that look and feel undeniably high quality, even far from the rack, especially the outerwear. That includes a camel-hued cashmere robe coat with the button placed toward the side of the neck, so the collar of the piece elegantly folds over. Another cozy cashmere robe coat was a hit, this time striped in gray, black, and light blue, the sort of classic that will outlast any trend.
15 February 2019
Subtle, wearable clothing has always been Robert Rodriguez’s strong suit and as such his pre-collections tend tend to be continuations rather than reinventions. With no lofty themes or references to guide him, Rodriguez’s 2019 output focuses on easy closet staples that can be mixed and matched. The punchy suits, patterned day dresses, and tailored outerwear that have been the backbone of his label were all present, but he honed in on a new set of essentials. Jumpsuits with exposed zippers, cargo pockets, and wide belts were appealing additions, as were chunky color-blocked sweaters thrown over plaid blazers for a preppy take on the winter scarf. Lightweight trenchcoats layered on top of each other for lookbook purposes were strong enough to wear on their own, while floral blouses in muted tones of navy and peach kept things from seeming overly utilitarian.As a season, Pre-Fall rarely boasts extreme thrills or wild innovations, but neither do most real-world wardrobes. Rodriguez’s strength is his ability to make standard pieces feel special through the use of small details. Odds are you already have a little black dress or leather jacket in your repertoire but Rodriguez’s versions differ from the norm—that belted jacket with a cocoon silhouette, contrast stitching, and waist tie is infinitely more interesting than the average bomber. Nuanced if not entirely new, the collection’s crowd-pleasers are likely to work well with whatever you’ve already got hanging in your closet.
10 December 2018
To tackle Spring 2019, Robert Rodriguez went back to his beginnings with a lineup that revisited his archives. But rather than duplicate his vintage pieces, Rodriguez looked to them as a source of inspiration. Color schemes, fabrications, and a nonchalant aura were all resurrected, resulting in a wearable series of pieces with cool-girl appeal. Familiar concepts were tweaked with subtle touches that made them feel distinctive albeit slightly retro; eyelet blouses covered in ruffles were cropped short to show a hint of stomach while leather skirts received ruching. Tie-dye denim echoed the look of acid wash, and blazers with pronounced sleeves added to the 1980s vibe that ran through the collection.Standout moments came when Rodriguez looked to the future with acid tones and metallic textures. A space-age bomber jacket in glossy navy felt fresh, as did an acid green take on the pantsuit that could go from office to nightclub with ease. As pretty as the ruffled dresses and print jumpsuits that comprised the bulk of the collection were, they didn’t push things forward in the way that fringed trousers and a summery shorts suit did. Past informs present, but even after a roundup of hits, nothing beats new material.
13 September 2018
For Robert Rodriguez, fashion is all about immediacy. Forget waiting for a special occasion, his buy-now-wear-tomorrow Resort collection is designed to be instantly incorporated into the wardrobes of his cool-girl clientele. With fresh takes on staples like pencil skirts, floral day dresses, and statement suiting, Rodriguez filled the season with crowd-pleasers. A color-blocked windbreaker layered over a tailored suit with cropped flare trousers set the stage for a series of looks united by their ability to go from day to night. Cut in a neutral color palette, save for pops of coral, pale pink, and pastel blue, the majority of the pieces coordinated with minimal effort.Though he nodded to nautical gear and athleisure with rope belts cinching the waists of day dresses and white piping adding contrast to the hems of miniskirts, the focus wasn’t on trends. Aiming for a sense of ease and a few unexpected silhouettes, Rodriguez provided gauzy polka dot–covered blouses, holiday-appropriate textured rompers, and a dramatic plaid blazer with puffed sleeves and clashing checked prints.
22 June 2018
Robert Rodriguez is ready to rock. Fall found Rodriguez looking to the days when punk rock ruled, delivering a collection filled with the kind of pieces cool girls might have worn to CBGB. The late ’70s and early ’80s have offered a goldmine’s worth of references for designers this season, but Rodriguez steered clear of a literal retread of the era’s hallmarks. Keeping things subtle, he added new patterns, textures, and silhouettes into the mix without veering too far from the luxe ease he’s become known for. There were shades of Chrissie Hynde in the red leopard-patterned suit with a precise cut and a hint of Debbie Harry in a chunky white faux fur paired with ankle boots. In spite of the muses, Rodriguez’s girl remained individualistic.Playing with tactile fabrics, Rodriguez offered up glossy silver trousers, dresses accented with lightweight flannel, and a favorite in the form of his playful black marabou miniskirt. Adding in a few statement outerwear looks, he quilted plush blue velvet into an appealing overcoat, studded neon trenches with metal discs, and added visual interest to oversize cardigans with a liberal application of fringe. Looking good outdoors is one thing, but the collection’s biggest hit came in the form of the elevated officewear. With cropped flares, sharp tailoring, and a splash of bright yellow, Rodriguez gave girls chained to their desks a chance to get in on the rock-chick fun too.
16 February 2018
Many designers attempt to bring the ease of athleisure into their collections, but Robert Rodriguez appears to have found the sweet spot between sportiness and luxury. Rodriguez has long specialized in pieces that feel effortless, but Spring found him exploring an artsy vibe influenced by the work of French abstract minimalist Daniel Buren. Taking the stripes and intense color palette that typify Buren’s work, Rodriguez translated them into separates with cool-girl appeal. Avoiding direct homage by making his prints in-house rather than reproducing the paintings, Rodriguez covered cigarette pants, cotton blouses, and ruffled dresses in contrasting stripes. Adding in polka dots and unique details like oversize mother-of-pearl buttons, Rodriguez kept the graphic theme going.Of course, it wasn’t all dots and lines. The pattern play continued with sketchbook prints of florals covering gauzy dresses with cold shoulders or open backs. Heading into workwear territory with a laid-back take on the plaid suiting that has become ubiquitous in recent months, Rodriguez kept the silhouettes long and loose with a belted knee-length jacket and cropped pants standing in for the traditional blazer and trousers.Providing new twists on familiar concepts was where Rodriguez shined, especially when it resulted in an elevated version of something casual. The striped sleeves of letterman jackets found their way onto lengthy sequined duster coats, while classic summer eyelet embroidery was given the gown treatment. Even the old-fashioned tracksuit got an update with satiny jade fabric adding an expensive touch to the weekend staple.
12 September 2017
Robert Rodriguez is back. The designer cut ties with his namesake label back in 2014 and instead focused on R/R Studio, a more laid-back brand launched exclusively at Barneys New York in 2015. This season, however, he’s folded the two concepts into one under Robert Rodriguez, having reacquired the rights to his name.The line is strategically positioned to fill the hole between trend-driven stores, like Zara and Topshop, and designer ready-to-wear labels, aiming to satisfy the young professional’s hunger for polished—but still cool—pieces to wear in and outside of the office. Fashion shirting is a key category for the brand; a one-shoulder shirt with a ruffle at the collar and blouses in pinstripes and white with ruffles down the front were highlights. Outerwear was strong as well; a trenchcoat in olive felt particularly fresh and chic. It would also look perfect onCaroline de Maigret, one of Rodriguez’s muses.For after-hours, Rodriguez dreamed up floaty chiffon blouses in romantic floral prints and minimalist slip dresses. Little details, like pants with grosgrain trim and subtle contrasting panels of sand-wash silk and satin, went a long way and showed a thoughtfulness sometimes not found at this price point. A filmy silk organza blouse with laser-cut embroidery, for instance, was all the more impressive considering it was priced at $395.
15 February 2017
Working entirely in black and white, as Robert Rodriguez has for Pre-Fall, can often yield a collection that comes across as too stark or one-dimensional, but the designer avoided those pitfalls here. Keeping his finger on the contemporary pulse, he balanced tough and soft elements by using novelty fabrications like romantic lace bonded to stretchy neoprene, which was shown on slim sheaths; a Peter Pan collar top; and an asymmetric wrap skirt. Rodriguez also incorporated florals with a grayscale violet print on scuba sweatshirts, as well as laser-cut blooms appliquéd to sheer pencil skirts. Those specialty pieces added an editorial edge to his collection staples, such as biker jackets and flouncy skirts. Elsewhere, the tailoring was noticeably more relaxed than seasons past. A slouchy, plaid flannel suit styled with a matching shirt wrapped around the waist felt particularly of the moment.
11 January 2014