Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the LA-based designers behind fashion powerhouse Rodarte, have consistently charmed fashion audiences since they first debuted their collection at NYFW in 2005. The self-taught sister duo are known for their intricate avant-garde collections which often come with quirky backstories. The theme for their SS13 collection, for example, is “medieval and fantasy role-playing games.” This theme is manifested beautifully in the bold patterns and geometric structures of the collection, solidifying Rodarte’s reputation for “couture armor”. See below for some of our picks from the collection.