Rat & Boa
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Valentina Muntoni Stephanie Bennett |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Website | www |
Rat & Boa is an online contemporary women's clothing brand with headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Co-founded by friends Valentina Muntoni and Stephanie Bennett in 2015,[1][2] the label has attained near cult status for its dresses, known for their combination of unique silhouettes and bold prints.[3]
History
[edit]Valentina Muntoni and Stephanie Bennett met in 2008 while both were studying fashion design at university.[4] Reconnecting a few years later, they launched the brand and began photographing the pieces themselves.[3]
The name "Rat and Boa" is taken from a Stevie Nicks quote about her relationship with her bandmate, Lindsey Buckingham: "He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor".[5] During an interview with Italian Vogue, the founders explained, "The Rat and the Boa both represent different elements of the brand and the varying qualities and personalities that we both bring".[6]
In 2020, the label expanded its ready-to-wear offering of statement dresses to include soft tailoring, and in 2021, they introduced a swimwear collection.[7] The label is set to expand its collections with the addition of new categories in the future.[8]
In June 2021, The Independent included Rat and Boa in their list of the "Best Online Clothes Shops" list.[9]
The label has been recognized in fashion publications including Vogue,[10] its Italian edition,[4] and Who What Wear for its designs.[11] Its pieces have been worn by a number of celebrities, including Bella Hadid,[12] Kim Kardashian, Candice Swanepoel,[13] Kaia Gerber,[14] Irina Shayk,[15] and Elsa Hosk.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kendall And Kylie's Favourite Slip Dress Brand Has Grown Up". British Vogue. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Murray, Georgia. "These Dresses Will Make You Want To Book A Holiday, Stat". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ a b "The Rat & Boa Co-Founders Share Their Inspirations". Vanity Fair. 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Rat & Boa Mania". 26 October 2018.
- ^ Newbold, Alice (17 December 2018). "Kendall And Kylie's Favourite Slip Dress Brand Has Grown Up". British Vogue. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ "Rat & Boa Mania". Vogue. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "EmRata Favourite Rat & Boa Now Does Swimwear To Match Its Summer Dresses". British Vogue. 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/rat-and-boa-swimwear
- ^ "Best online clothing stores and brands for every taste and budget". The Independent. 11 May 2023.
- ^ https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/rat-and-boa-interview
- ^ Eggenberger, Maxine (15 July 2021). "The Cult Dress Brand Fashion People Are Losing Their Cool Over". Who What Wear UK.
- ^ "Saved A Slinky Slip Dress On Instagram? It's Probably By Rat & Boa". British Vogue. 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Summer style: 10 looks spotted on the Instagram feeds of Victoria's Secret Angels". Vogue France. 22 May 2019.
- ^ "The Best Instagram Fashion Labels To Know In 2023". Vogue Hong Kong. 29 June 2019.
- ^ "À Coachella, Irina Shayk allie la transparence à la tendance gothique". Vogue France. 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Kendall And Kylie's Favourite Slip Dress Brand Has Grown Up". British Vogue. 17 December 2018.