Rosie Assoulin knows her way around a grand gesture—but look a little closer and it all starts with something wonderfully familiar. A shirtdress. A cardigan. A blazer. Great separates. Then come the details: unexpected color, contrast stitching, playful proportions, a little flourish where you least expect it. Rosie is here to keep the spark alive.
I took my sweet time before pulling the trigger on bringing Rosie Assoulin into our mix at Tea & Oranges—but I’m so excited to finally have her here. Specifically, her “Core” collection. Think of it as the everyday counterpart to her more formal, higher-priced evening pieces: still full of personality, but designed to show up in your real life. These are clothes meant to add a little zest to your day, not wait around for a special occasion.
What makes Rosie so special is her point of view. She has this incredible way of taking familiar, almost traditional elements—think menswear shirting and classic tailoring—and turning them into something entirely her own. There’s always a twist: a playful proportion, an unexpected silhouette, a detail that makes you look twice. And then there’s the color. Rosie doesn’t shy away from it—she dives in headfirst. From crisp stripes to bold, joyful prints (many designed by Rosie herself), these pieces have a way of waking up your wardrobe.
At Tea & Oranges, we’re always looking for clothes that earn their place in your closet, and Rosie’s Core line does just that—just with a little more personality (and a lot more fun).