Ripley Rader turned her passion for making her own clothes into a thriving ready-to-wear line.
Ripley Rader was at a concert in Los Angeles when a woman approached and asked about the fetching jumpsuit she was wearing. The 1970s-inspired draped jumpsuit managed to be sleek and comfortable, effortless and cool.“I made it,” replied Rader. In fact, ever since she was a teenager, she made her own clothes. “Sewing for me was always a joyful expression to share time with my grandmother, mother and my sister,” she explains.
It turned out that the woman smitten with her jumpsuit was Joi Davis, a buyer who owns Rocks and Silk at the iconic clothing store Fred Segal. The store is known for its innovative well-curated clothing. Loyal Fred Segal devotees have included the Beatles, Elvis, Diana Ross, The Jackson Five and Jefferson Airplane.
Ripley Rader has since evolved into a full collection, featuring caftans, wide leg pants and dresses. And of course, there’s the classic jumpsuit. “Six years ago we started with one jumpsuit,” says Rader. “With no outside funding, we've grown the company to a ready-to-wear brand sold nationally with Neiman Marcus as our latest partnership.” Her RR Essentials Collection is available in sizes XS through 4+, to ensure all women feel gorgeous and represented.
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