Jumelle Collection: Envisioned By Twins, Designed for the Individual

Dozens of bubblegum pink, sunny yellow, and sherbert orange dresses featuring floral prints and patchwork hang on a 12-foot-long garment rack inside the Tribeca design studio of Elizabeth and Katherine Rosbottom, the co-owners of Jumelle Collection. The brand’s name, which translates to “twins” in French, encapsulates the duality of their inspirations and relationship, having studied French for 16 years and traveled repeatedly to Paris and the South of France for work and leisure. The epiphany of their concept occurred over a glass of Dom Pérignon, overlooking the Arc de Triomphe, back in 2019. Standing in front of their Mac screen in 2024, presenting a mix of gowns, dresses, and two-piece sets from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2024 line launching in April, it is apparent that they’ve manifested their dreams into a reality. Talking over each other with uncontained excitement, Elizabeth interrupts her lookalike with long brown hair wearing a cream cashmere sweater. She exclaims, “We figured out how to execute a classic, sophisticated, and elegant bespoke line that caters to an exclusive clientele with a niche social agenda.” Looking into each other’s eyes with an endearing expression, the two silently communicate through their smitten faces, signaling their gratitude for working together in this partnership.
When establishing Jumelle Collection, the intention was to build a brand that leaned more toward haute couture than luxury ready-to-wear. From Zimmermann to Ulla Johnson and DÔEN, luxury and craftsman clothing companies no longer have to compete against top fashion houses that previously monopolized the industry. Now, any upper-class housewife looking for a dress for an upcoming dinner party can strut into the women’s department of Saks Fifth Avenue and expect an array of options. Though ready-to-wear styles offer convenience, the Rosbottoms tend to attract a more exclusive clientele. Instead, they strive to cater to those who regularly attend charity events, want to give back, and do not want to shop at Zimmerman for a $600 dress that other ladies in their local book club may already own. By investing in a $3,000 or more gown made from designer fabrics sourced from vintage Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, and other Parisian luxury brands, the customer gains confidence in their individuality.
In building this concept, the Rosbottoms’ vast portfolio of graduate degrees and over a decade of corporate experience led them to realize which gaps needed to be filled to satisfy the luxury-spending demographic of customers. After graduating from Southern Methodist University as a Temerlin advertising major in 2005, Elizabeth Rosbottom went on to earn a graduate degree from Parsons School of Design, specializing in fashion design. From there, Elizabeth found her niche after working post-grad in the custom atelier business during her time at Charlotte Brody. In that job, she learned embroidery, beading, and fabric vendors and went on to other positions in J-Crew’s bridal division and at Meyrl Diamond Unlimited. After her last years working in corporate at XCEL Brands and RDG Global, managing apparel for various brands such as Sea Wonder and Isaac Mizrahi, Elizabeth wanted to bring her entrepreneurial vision to fruition. Starting in 2019, she launched her label, “Custom Couture Elizabeth Rosbottom”, before partnering with her twin sister, Katherine Rosbottom, to launch the Jumelle Collection in 2023.
Arlene Olvera, Head of Sales at Stine Goya and owner and operator of the vintage-sourcing Instagram account “@ileftmywalletinlesegunda” expresses that, “A lot of brands don’t produce full-compositional fabrics like cotton, silk, and wool anymore. Now, most clothing is made of polyester or viscose fabrics, which are derived from synthetic materials, which have nowhere near the same quality as natural materials.” In today’s economy, quality materials are in high demand due to low production rates, giving Jumelle Collection an advantage in the value of its brand. With the fashion industry known for producing the leading sources of global waste, Jumelle aims to revolutionize the future of fashion by proving that repurposing materials doesn’t have to signal a lower standard of excellence. Sourcing fabrics from France, London, and Spain, the Rosbottom twins travel to hand-select every lace pattern, silk textile, and woven brocade to ensure every detail fulfills their promise of delivering quality, one-of-a-kind garments.
After pressing the “end call” button, I slowly shut my computer and began to reminisce about the time when I first met Elizabeth and Katherine. Walking out onto the terrace of Villa Passalacqua back in the summer of 2023 in Lake Como, awaiting my Aperol spritz and prosciutto and melon, my attention gravitated toward the twins at the next table wearing linen polka dot dresses. “Excuse me, ladies,” I said intently. “Where are your dresses from?” With an overtly beaming smile, they responded with, “It’s Jumelle Collection.”