Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte have inspired me season after season since 2005! When they started, they had no technical skills and a background in fine arts from U.C. Berkeley. Their first collection consisted of ten pieces! They have now won countless prestigious awards not only for design, but for their textiles as well! Earlier collections from Rodarte felt more like art to wear than mainstream ready to wear. In my opinion, they have truly hit their stride and found balance within the commercial realm of fashion without selling out! This particular collection was inspired by the American plains... think "Wizard of Oz", the color of wheat... Oddly enough, the songs selected for the show, are songs in my regular rotation! I am truly INSPIRED! Giddy like a small child and if I had the money... I would buy it all!