Rachel Roy
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Rachel Roy is a Manhattan-based fashion designer. She first became well-known as the romantic interest of Damon Dash, the hip hop businessman. They married on January 15, 2005 and have a daughter named Ava.
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[edit] Personal Background
Roy grew up in Northern California and graduated from Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, MD with a degree in communications. Her primary reason for attending this Christian university was due to the demands of her parents, particularly her father, who is a Seventh-day Adventist. Roy is multi-cultural with Indian and Dutch ancestry.[1]
[edit] Fashion career
Rachel's first job in fashion was at a Contempo Casuals clothing outlet in her home town at age 14. After college, upon meeting Damon Dash, she became an intern at Rocawear, where she rose to become creative director of the women's and childrens divisions. In 2005 she launched her own eponymous fashion collection. In early 2006 Roy received a Bollywood industry award for her contribution to American fashion.
[edit] References
1. http://www.Fashionweekdaily.com , Rachel Roy has Arrived. Published April 26, 2006
2. http://www.Fashionweekdaily.com , A Moment with Rachel Roy. Published March 3, 2006
3. http://www.Fashionweekdaily.com , Bollywood Nights. Published July 24, 2006
4. http://www.style.com , Rachel Roy. Retrieved September 15, 2006
5. http://www.Fashionwiredaily.com , Rachel Roy Revisits Ladylike Elegance. Published September 8, 2006
5. http://www.rachelroy.com , Biography. Retrieved September 15, 2006
