The Rodarte Bride Has the Longest Sky Blue Train, and a Matching Veil to Go With It
Kate and Laura Mulleavy introduced Rodarte's Fall 2020 collection to showgoers at St. Bartholomew's church in New York City amongst white flowers and candlelight, setting the label's signature tone. Guests were hushed before the first model, Bella Hadid, clacked her brooch adorned heels along the tiled floors, creating an echo. And as if to set the storyline in stone, the next few looks carried out the exact same aesthetic: a glamorous '50s vibe. Modest pleated dresses with poufed shoulders and cinched waists came in polka-dot print or plaid, a print we're seeing plenty of for Fall. Shortened veils sat atop many of the models' heads, like fascinators. (Later we would find these veils were foreshadowing the most glamorous Rodarte bride we could ever imagine.)
The lineup took a sharp turn to a glam cherry bomb '80s moment, with sequined pant sets we could easily picture on Elle Fanning. But then floral appliquéd, sheer midi dresses brought us back to t..
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