About

 

 For more than six years, formally known as "Rucht D`Oleo Designs" now RDo is a contemporary women's wear boutique targeting fashionistas from around the globe. RDo features one of a kind, limited edition designer pieces, made from the finest materials. With fun, unique, feminine and quality garments each design is hand made by the designer in the design studio. Strategically located at 11730 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33181.  If a garment doesn't fit to your liking or want to add a little something special of your own to our designs, alterations are made on the spot. In other words, everything is made for YOUR comfort, movement and style!  "From sketches, to the pattern, sewing, to final pressing, it's all done right here." This is what sets us apart from any malls and department stores. RDo is conveniently keeping our business local in order to support the local economy and community.


Designer Rucht D'oleo
 

Rucht D'Oleo began her start in fashion design at a very young age in her native Dominican Republic by designing and sewing clothes for her Barbie dolls.

In 1995 Rucht formally began building her knowledge in fashion design by attending Instituto Tecnologico Mercy Jacquez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her name soon became very well known among staff and classmates for her notable ability in design, construction, and pattern making. D'Oleo graduated at the top of her class with a diploma in fashion design.

Shortly after in 1998, Rucht entered the Emerging Designer Competition in Santo Domingo and won first place, earning the distinctive and select title of Best Designer of the Year. This new found success fueled her love for fashion design even more. D'Oleo opened a designs studio in Santo Domingo. She was soon hired by various high end clients giving her the opportunity to create original collections and earn experience in the cut throat fashion industry. Rucht's hard work paid off. Her designs were featured in numerous fashion shows and published in several local newspapers. She also designed and constructed gowns for two candidates in the Miss Dominican Republic Pageant.

Despite achieving tremendous success in her native country, Rucht D'Oleo had dreams that reached beyond her homeland. In 2001, Rucht packed her belongings and set out for a new opportunity in Miami, Florida. She enrolled in Miami International University of Art and Design, where D'Oleo graduated on the honor roll with a bachelor's degree in Fashion Design. In 2006 Rucht D`Oleo had the honor yet again of being named Best New Fashion Designer in Miami.

D'Oleo first collection debuted in stores in the spring of 2006. Her collections can be described as rich in wearable and comfortable pieces, sexy tops, cocktail dresses, casual pants and tailored jackets. All one-of-a-kind pieces made w/ carefully chosen natural materials such as linen, cotton, and silk.

D’Oleo greater achievement is to receive the Key of Miami Dade County from Mayor, Carlos Alvarez during a private ceremony in December 2009. Also her designs has been featured in various local and international media such as the Miami Herald, Daily candy, Florida International Magazine, Miami Dade TV 6 Degrees Magazine, Biscayne Times, NBCMiami.com an appearance on Janice Dickenson Model Agency Reality Show. Rucht D’Oleo also showcased her latest collection at FUNKSHION Fashion Week 2008 where she won “Best Emerging Designer” with her Spring/Summer 2009 Collection and Republica Dominicana Fashion Week with her Resort 2010 collection .She captured the attention of retailers and buyers and fashion editors all over the world at the Coast trade show in Miami and The Americas MartAtlanta PREMIERE in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rucht D`Oleo is the author of the first book written in Spanish about the business of fashion “ El Negocio de la Moda” and the creator of  the Fashion Institute  at  Miami Dade College, School of Continuing Education & Professional Development. To learn more please go to www.elnegociodelamoda.com