A graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Robert Rodriguez started his own line in October 2003. The collection incorporates the principles of haute couture. Perfectly tailored pants, luxurious cashmere sweaters, hand-worked jackets are all the staples of his extremely successful line. Rodriguez counts Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman and Oprah Winfrey as just as a few of his many, many fans.

Hometown: New York
My Sign: Leo

How often I read my Horoscope: Whenever I have a chance.

Favorite Intern on “Grey’s Anatomy”: Christina Yang (played by Sandrah Oh.)

Song I’m Currently Rocking: “Deja Vu” by Beyoncé.

Last Book I Read: Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser

Current Celebrity Crush: Jessica Alba

The Movie I’ll Watch Whenever It’s On Television: “Overboard”

If I Could be Anywhere I’d be: In Italy.

How Many Pairs of Jeans I Own: 25

What made you know you wanted to be a designer? When I started sketching at age 8.

How would you describe the Robert Rodriguez woman?
Contemporary, sophisticated and fashion forward.

What is it like to design out of L.A. instead of New York?
It is a more eclectic mix of people, which allows me to be more creative and open to new trends.

What Robert Rodriguez piece should every woman own? A cashmere sweater.