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15 Of Rodarte's Best Red Carpet Looks Because It's Kate Mulleavy's Birthday!

Did you know that it's Kate Mulleavy's (one-half of the sister-sister team behind the fashion genuisness that is Rodarte) birthday today? Yep, she's going to party it up in full NYFW style... but for those of us who can't be there (and heck, even some who can), here's an alternative way to celebrate: by checking out some of the design house's fiercest red carpet looks over the years.

by Rosie Narasaki

Tessa Thompson at the New York Premiere of 'Selma'

Sparkly gorgeousness.

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Brie Larson at the New York Premiere of 'The Gambler'

One-armed gowns can be hit or miss — and this is a hit.

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Kirsten Dunst at the 2014 Met Gala

Black velvet, crystals, and the Death Star? I’m there.

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Elle Fanning at the 2013 Met Gala

Absolutely bat****, but also absolutely awesome.

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Dakota Fanning at the 2013 Met Gala

Tres chic.

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Kerry Washington at the 2013 SAG Awards

Olivia Pope would approve, 1000%.

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Cate Blanchett at the Dubai Film Festival

Half medieval queen, half space-age queen, and ALL Queen Cate Blanchett.

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Scarlett Johansson at the New York Premiere of 'Hitchcock'

An eye-catching print paired with an updated take on a sheath dress to dazzling effect.

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Kirsten Dunst at the 2012 Met Gala

Serving up pure 1940s glamorousness.

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Elle Fanning at the 2012 Critics Choice Awards

She looks like a fairy!

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Rooney Mara at the Madrid Premiere of 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'

Fierce futuristic realness.

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Saoirse Ronan at the TIFF Premiere of 'Violet & Daisy'

Very Betty Draper, no? And the flower-detailing on the shoulders is gorgeous.

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Keira Knightley at the 2011 Jameson Empire Awards

Keeping things funky fresh.

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Natalie Portman at the 2010 Venice Film Festival

Bombshell, full stop.

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Natalie Portman at the 2011 Academy Awards

SLAY.

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