The Curve of Forgotten Things

Elle Fanning starring in Rodarte's new film that highlights design duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy's spring 2011 collection, which drew inspiration from 1970s northern California, referencing Redwood forests, the gold rush and Asian influences.

The collection seems more serious and perfected than the last one. It really captures the 70s vibe at its best. The Mulleavys are truly courageous when it comes to materials. They always use lots of different ones and "mould" them into a somewhat flawless silhouette. The designs are of course a matter of opinion, but the tailoring seems pretty perfected. They obviously know a great deal about materials they work with, and understand them well.

(originally from nowness.com)

And here's Rodarte's Haute-Tech Astral Projection 2010: A space Odyssey.

Might be a bit strange.

(Rodarte S/S 10)

I was a big fan of Rodarte, especially of the fall 08 collection. But now I think the Mulleavy's are going to far. I do admire their work, but the last collection is just way too messy for me. These photos look great but otherwise I think there are to many fabrics and different textures that don't match. And I'm not even obsessed with pattern and color matching! For me almost anything goes, but this is too much. It looks as if they're trying too hard... or too little.

However, I do like the twisted fabric details around the shoulder area.