| Rachel Roy Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1974 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Rachel Roy is an American fashion designer who is best known for her Rachel Roy brand of clothing and jewelry. She has worked with numerous celebrities like Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson, Iman, Jennifer Garner, Kim Kardashian, Sharon Stone, Lucy Liu, Tyra Banks, Penélope Cruz, and Wendy Williams. She launched The RACHEL Rachel Roy collection of sportswear, shoes, and accessories in August 2009. She used to work at Rocawear in the past and rose to the position of creative director of the women’s and children’s divisions in the company.
Born Name
Rachel Irene Roy
Nick Name
Rachel Roy
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
San Bernardino County, California, U.S.
Residence
New York City, U.S.
Nationality
Education
Rachel completed her high school education at Seaside High School.
She later went to Columbia Union College (also known as Washington Adventist University) in Takoma Park, Maryland. She then moved to New York to pursue her career as a wardrobe stylist.
Occupation
Fashion designer
Family
- Mother – Ruth Roy
- Siblings – Rajendra Roy (Brother) (Chief film curator of the Museum of Modern Art in New York)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Rachel has dated –
- Damon Dash (2005–2009) – Business mogul and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash met Rachel when she was working for his brand Rocawear. The two got married in 2005 after a decade of working together. They have two daughters together, Ava Dash and Tallulah Dash. The couple couldn’t last long and decided to part ways in 2009. An ugly custody battle followed their divorce. In April 2015, Rachel was awarded sole physical custody of their children and granted a three-year restraining order against Dash. The business mogul would go on to sue his ex-wife, days later for mismanaging business affairs related to Royale Etenia.
- Jay-Z (2014) – There were strong rumors that rapper Jay-Z hooked up with Roy before the Met Gala in 2014. Later that year, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Solange were involved in an elevator scuffle that tabloids reported was rooted in Jay’s relationship with Dash’s ex-wife Roy.
- Dwight Freeney (2011) – American footballer Dwight reportedly hooked up with Rachel Roy.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has Bengali Indian ancestry on her father’s side. Her mother has Dutch roots.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Her sultry smoky eye makeup
Brand Endorsements
Rachel has appeared in the commercial for YOOX.
Religion
Christianity
She is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church which is a Protestant Christian denomination.
Best Known For
Her famous Rachel Roy brand of clothing and jewelry.
First TV Show
Rachel appeared as a guest judge on Project Runway Canada in 2009.
Personal Trainer
Rachel works out 6 days a week and practices yoga with a personal trainer. She started yoga in 2000 after the birth of her first child. Since it is difficult to do a full cardio workout, Roy practices challenging poses to increase the flow of endorphins. She enjoys doing the Virasana (Hero Pose).
She also runs on the treadmill or walks uphill for about 30 minutes. While preparing for the Met Gala, she started doing squats after garnering inspiration from a woman on Instagram.
Rachel worked under the guidance of Tanya Zuckerbrot on her diet and went gluten-free in 2011.
Below is what her diet usually consists of –
- Breakfast – Dr. Junger’s Clean Nourish Daily Shake with almonds and rice or almond milk thrice a week, or egg whites and gluten-free toast with black truffle olive oil.
- Lunch – Salad consisting of beet, grilled chicken, sprouts, cucumber, and avocado.
- Snacks – Almonds and dark chocolate.
- Dinner – Brown rice, vegetables, and chicken, or soup and gluten-free bread.
- Supplements – Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Simple Digestive Formula
Rachel Roy Favorite Things
- Alcoholic Beverage – Red wine
- Beauty Products – Mascara and Eyelashes
- Fragrance – Jo Malone Red Roses Fragrance
- Hair Stylist – Ted Gibson
- Lipstick – Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Red Square
- Designers – Alber Elbaz, Riccardo Tisci, Haider Ackermann
- Sweet – Tic Tacs
- Body Cream – Jo Malone’s Red Roses body lotion
- Restaurants – ABC Kitchen and Eataly
Source – The New York Times Style Magazine, Huffington Post, Harper’s Bazaar
Rachel Roy Facts
- Her friend circle includes Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian West.
- In 2011, she launched her own eyeshadow.
- She finds her happy place to be the sea.
- She has practiced makeup as a kid on her brother.
- Rachel applies makeup for herself, even at red carpet events.
- When she relocated to Manhattan, she developed asthma.
- Her go-to beauty product is the Estée Lauder Time Zone moisturizer since she confesses to having dry and sensitive skin. She also uses Dove Soap.
- She was an intern at the American clothing line founded by Damon Dash and Jay-Z called Rocawear.
- She was honored with an ACE AWARD in November 2010.
- Rachel was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2007.
- Rachel was named the UN Women Champion for Innovation in 2018 for her work, advocating gender equality.
- She published her first book titled Design your Life. 96 Words for Love in 2019.
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