Age, Biography and Wiki
Wendell Rodricks was born on 28 May, 1960 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian fashion designer and author (1960–2020). Discover Wendell Rodricks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
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| Occupation |
Fashion designer
author |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
28 May 1960 |
| Birthday |
28 May |
| Birthplace |
Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Date of death |
2020 |
| Died Place |
Colvale, Goa, India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous Fashion designer with the age 60 years old group.
Wendell Rodricks Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Wendell Rodricks height not available right now. We will update Wendell Rodricks's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Wendell Rodricks's Wife?
His wife is Jerome Marrel (m. 2002–2020)
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| Wife |
Jerome Marrel (m. 2002–2020) |
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Wendell Rodricks Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wendell Rodricks worth at the age of 60 years old? Wendell Rodricks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fashion designer. He is from India. We have estimated Wendell Rodricks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fashion designer |
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Timeline
Wendell Rodricks (28 May 1960 – 12 February 2020) was a Goan fashion designer and author based in the Indian state of Goa.
He was also an activist for social causes, environment and gay rights.
Rodricks was born on 28 May 1960 to Goan Catholic parents, Greta and Felix in Parel, Bombay.
He was the eldest brother to Robin, Chester and Joel.
The original surname of the family was "Rodrigues", but changed to "Rodricks" after a misspelling during his grandfather's time.
He grew up in Mahim and attended St. Michael's High School in Mahim.
After completing school, he took a graduate diploma in catering.
After this, he joined as assistant director of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) Officers Club in the city of Muscat in 1982.
However, he did not pursue these professions but moved to fashion designing.
He began by using his savings to study fashion in Los Angeles and Paris.
Rodricks began his career in fashion by designing for Garden Vareli, Lakmé Cosmetics and DeBeers.
When in Paris with his first portfolio in hand, he was advised to put "your country in your clothes".
He launched his own label in 1989 with his first show held at the Regal Room of the Oberoi Hotel, Mumbai.
His first collection consisted of twelve ensembles, with model Mehr Jesia.
Out of these, only six were complete outfits.
He did not have enough funds for supplying all models with shoes or bottoms for their organza tunics.
Henceforth, Rodricks' work involved a wide range of fashion, from lecturing on world costume history (at SNDT Women's University) to fashion journalism and styling for international advertising campaigns.
He was the first Indian designer to be invited to IGEDO (the world's largest garment fair) in 1995; the first Indian designer to open the Dubai Fashion Week in 2001; and was invited to present at the Paris Fashion Week Pret a Porter salon in 2007.
He was a fellow design member of the Fashion Design Council of India.
Rodricks was known for pioneering the idea of resort wear and for advocating eco-friendly fashion.
He handed over creative control to his student, Schulen Fernandes, who first worked with him in 1999.
Rodricks made cameo appearances in the 2003 film Boom and in the television play True West in 2002.
Rodricks helped Deepika Padukone, who had been modelling with him for roughly two years then, grab her role in Om Shanti Om by recommending her to Malaika Arora, who in turn recommended her to Farah Khan in 2007.
He also helped Anushka Sharma, launching her as a model in his 2007 Les Vamps Show at the Lakme Fashion Week and encouraged her to move to Mumbai when she was just 18 years old.
He also played himself in the 2008 film Fashion.
Rodricks contributed to journals of travel and art, and wrote about food, especially Goan cuisine.
In 2010, he revived the traditional Goan attire of the kunbi sari.
7000, for the benefit of the weavers.
He was also a part of the khadi movement, and even promoted it at the world's largest organic fair, BioFach, at Nuremberg, Germany, in 2011 when he was invited there.
When his close friend Lisa Ray decided to get married in 2012, she chose a gown designed by him.
Later in 2012, Rodricks released his autobiography, titled The Green Room.
It came about as the result of a writing challenge by a fellow author.
In 2014, the Government of India conferred upon him its fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri.
In 2014, he paid tribute to actress Rekha at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), on the occasion of her 60th birthday.
In 2016, he announced his retirement from his label, to concentrate on his museum.
In 2017, he presented a collection for plus-size women at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2017.
Rodricks dressed many over the decades.
In 2017, he released Poskem: Goans in the Shadows.
