7/7/08

Insider: Katy Rodriguez



occupation: Designer and co-founder of Resurrection Vintage

hometown: San Francisco
homebase: Los Angeles

resurrection boutiques in los angeles and manhattan have been the vintage staples for many style icons like kate moss. what do you contribute as part of the success that resurrection has had the last 11 years? 
We have the best clothes.

as a business owner, what was the deciding factor that you should design your own line?
Another creative outlet.

what was the last piece of inspiration you posted on to your mood board?
Zapatistas. 

what did you wear to work today?
APC Jeans, Birks and vintage Kenzo smock. 

if you could dress michelle obama for a cocktail party at the white house, what would she wear from head to toe? Katy Rodriguez Blackbird dress from Fall '08, vintage Vivienne Westwood black patent sex pumps, vintage Paco Rabanne metal disc bag, vintage Claude Montana gold metal cuff bracelet.

what are your favorite drink spots in nyc and l.a.? 
The Grotto in L.E.S. (Lower East Side) and for L.A.,  Carlitos Gardel in West Hollywood. 

one word to describe new york fashion week?
Insanity.

what is your bag and what's in it?
Prada handbag and inside is a wallet, phone, dog leashes, dog bags, dog treats, mini disc drive and lip gloss.

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