California Condors Boris Karloff as Frankenstein Japanese horror films and Gordon MattaClark are among the many influences that make up the world of Rodarte. In just five short years Rodarte has upended the fashion scene bringing Kate and Laura Mulleavy the designers behind the company to the forefront of contemporary design and visual culture. Kate and Laura who live and work between downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena California have consistently brought their love of nature film art and scienc