Linda Rodin Explained

Linda Rodin
Occupation:	Entrepreneur; model; stylist

Linda Rodin (born) is an American beauty entrepreneur, model, and former stylist.

Biography

Rodin worked as a model in the 1960s and 70s.^{[1] [2]} She then built a career as a boutique owner in Soho,^[3] a buyer at Henri Bendel, and a stylist for Victoria's Secret, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.^{[4] [5]}

In 2008, she founded her beauty company, Rodin, from her kitchen in Chelsea, New York City.^[6] It was acquired by Estée Lauder in 2014. Initially focused on facial oils, the company now also produces hand creams, body oils, fragrances, and soaps.

After a forty-year hiatus from modelling, Rodin began modelling again in her 60s, working with such brands as J.Crew and The Row.^[7] She has been recognized for her distinct personal style (described in Vogue as "silver hair, oversize glasses, and bright lipstick"), which has earned her a wide following on social media and attention from fashion media.

Notes and References

1. News: What Happens When You Give Linda Rodin Some Crayons. Doppelt. Gabé. 2015-05-06. T: The New York Times Style Magazine. 2020-02-03. en-US. 0362-4331.
2. Web site: Linda Rodin: A style icon to women half her age. Donahue. Wendy. 2014-10-08. Chicago Tribune. 2020-02-04.
3. Web site: A Rodin Masterpiece. Georgiou. Kiki. 2016-05-09. The Independent. en. 2020-02-04.
4. News: Linda Rodin: The most fashionable 60-something shares the secrets of enduring style. Armstrong. Lisa. 2016-07-02. The Telegraph. 2020-02-03. en-GB. 0307-1235.
5. Web site: Beauty Mogul Linda Rodin Shares the Secrets to Her Ageless Style. Okwodu. Janelle. 2017-07-12. Vogue. en. 2020-02-03.
6. News: Linda Rodin Expands Her Makeup Line. Ellenberg. Celia. 2013-12-05. Wall Street Journal. 2020-02-03. en-US. 0099-9660.
7. Web site: This 68-Year-Old Model Is Coveted By Designers at Home and Abroad. Satenstein. Liana. 2017-01-13. Vogue. en. 2020-02-04.