Rodarte is the creation of California-born sisters Laura, 25, and Kate Mulleavy, 27. Mass production isn't their thing. Complex creations and atelier workmanship limit the line's size. Here, a dress is modeled at the Rodarte Fall 2006 show Feb. 8, 2006 in New York.
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With no background in fashion, the two sisters took a flyer on a first trip to New York, and soon saw their work on the cover of "Women's Wear Daily." Here, a model walks the runway at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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Gathered fabric follows a model's curves as she walks the runway at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A model poses in a coat dress at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A finely-tailored dress is shown at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A softly draped evening dress is modeled at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A single cocktail dress can take nearly 100 hours to make. Here, a model walks the runway in diaphanous black ruffles at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A tailored red dress is shown at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A trousers outfit is shown at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A model shows a simple black dress at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A model in soft pleats walks the runway at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006.
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A model in minimalist white walks the runway at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for CondeNet)
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A dress with lacy detail is shown at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for CondeNet)
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A formal evening dress is shown at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for CondeNet)
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Complex detailing is evident in a close-up of a dress modeled at the Rodarte Fall 2006 fashion show in New York City on Feb. 8, 2006. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images for CondeNet)
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