Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy is an American fashion designer who is gaining national acclaim for her elegant and wearable women's collection.

Roy moved to New York City after graduating from college and worked as a stylist for magazines and music videos. She became an intern for the fashion line Rocawear, where she eventually became the Creative Director of the women's and children's divisions. In 2005 she launched her own fashion collection.

Her design approach is to make clothes that are both comfortable and sophisticated. She tends to use lightweight fabrics with an emphasis on a natural color palette.

Her clothes have been see on celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Stone, Christina Ricci, Lucy Liu, and Niki Taylor.