Ripley Rader | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Ripley Rader clothing label |
| Website | ripleyrader |
Ripley Rader is an American fashion designer who is the founder and creative director of an eponymous clothing label based in Los Angeles. [1] [2]
Rader's interest in fashion was influenced by her upbringing in West Virginia, where her parents owned a fabric store, and her grandmother taught her sewing. [3] [4] Initially, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue musical theater. However, her career path changed to fashion design after a buyer from Fred Segal took an interest in a homemade jumpsuit she had created. [3]
In 2013, Rader founded her boutique store at Fred Segal, initially focusing on jumpsuits, which coincided with the resurgence of 1970s fashion trends. [4] [5] She chose jumpsuits because they can be worn by a variety of body types. [5] Later, she expanded her range to include other ready-to-wear items such as caftans, shift dresses, wide-leg pants, and crop tops, and introduced a plus-size collection. [5]
Her designed clothes have been worn by celebrities including Alessandra Ambrosio, [6] Amy Schumer, [7] Felicity Huffman, [8] Gigi Hadid, and Kate Upton. [5]