Narciso Rodriguez learned his trade at Cerruti, Donna, and Calvin, and then launched his own line in 1997. In 2005, he became the first American to win the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award two years in a row. His sleek, ultramodern collections combine clean colors and strict lines with luxurious fabrics. His notion of femininity abandons frills and excess in favor of strappy, streamlined ease. Embraced by red-carpet staples and dress-to-impress socialites, the line excels at slinky eveningwear as well as daywear with a slightly mod vibe. In 2008, Rodriguez parted ways with backer Liz Claiborne and went the independent route.

Status

Critics' Favorite, Established

Clients

Rachel Weisz, Julianna Margulies, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jessica Seinfeld, Sarah Jessica Parker

Other Product Lines

Beauty, Fragrances

Owned By

Narciso Rodriguez

Address

30 Irving Pl., No. 9
New York, New York 10003
212-677-2989

Where To Buy

Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman.

Related Websites

• Style.com: Narciso Rodriguez (Media)
• Narciso Rodriguez (Official)