Rachel Roy facts for kids
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Rachel Roy
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Rachel Irene Roy
January 15 1974 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Washington Adventist University |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
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| Children | 2 |
Rachel Irene Roy (born in 1974) is a well-known American fashion designer. She creates stylish clothes and accessories. Rachel Roy is famous for her unique designs and for working with many celebrities.
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Early Life and Education
Rachel Roy was born in San Bernardino County, California. She grew up in Seaside, California. She went to Seaside High School. Her brother, Rajendra Roy, is a chief film curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Rachel's mother is from the Netherlands, and her father is Bengali Indian. Rachel attended Columbia Union College, which is now called Washington Adventist University. She later moved to New York City. There, she started her career as a wardrobe stylist. She also interned at the fashion company Rocawear.
Fashion Career
At Rocawear, Rachel Roy quickly moved up. She became the creative director for the women's and children's clothing lines. In 2004, she started her own fashion brand, named after herself.
Awards and Recognition
In 2006, Rachel Roy received an award from the Bollywood industry. This award recognized her contributions to American fashion. In 2007, she became a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. This is a very important group for fashion designers.
In 2008, a company called Jones Apparel Group partnered with Rachel Roy's brand. Later, in 2013, Jones Apparel Group decided to sell her brand. Rachel Roy fought to keep control of her company. A judge agreed that she had full creative control. Her company was eventually sold to Sycamore Partners. As of 2021, her fashion company, Royale Etenia LLC., works with Topson Downs.
Reaching Young Fashion Fans
Rachel Roy also became popular with teenagers. She was featured in Teen Vogue magazine. In one issue, she showed how to turn a simple T-shirt into a cool prom dress. This helped many young people learn about her designs.
Expanding Her Brand
In 2009, Rachel Roy launched a new collection. It was called The RACHEL Rachel Roy collection. This line offered more affordable sportswear, shoes, and accessories. You can find these items at Macy’s in the United States. They are also sold at The Bay in Canada.
In the summer of 2009, Rachel Roy worked with British pop singer Estelle. They created a jewelry line together. Rachel also designed a special collection with model Jessica Stam. This collection was sold at Macy's stores and on RachelRoy.com. In 2010, Rachel Roy received an ACE AWARD for her work as a designer.
Helping Others
Rachel Roy is also an advisor for World of Children. This group helps children who are in need. In 2018, she was named a UN Women Champion for Innovation. She works with the UN to support gender equality. This means she helps make sure everyone, no matter their gender, has fair chances.
Rachel Roy is also an author. In 2015, she wrote her first book, Design your Life. In 2019, she co-wrote a book with her daughter Ava. It is called 96 Words for Love.
Celebrity Clients
Many famous people wear Rachel Roy's designs. Her clients include:
- Michelle Obama
- Diane Sawyer
- Kate Hudson
- Jennifer Garner
- Kim Kardashian
- Iman
- Lucy Liu
- Sharon Stone
- Tyra Banks
- Wendy Williams
- Penélope Cruz
- Melania Trump
Personal Life
Rachel Roy has two daughters. She was married to Damon Dash. They later separated. In 2015, Rachel Roy was given full care of her daughters.
See also
- Indians in the New York City metropolitan area
