Rachael Kirkconnell’s Showpo collection has an outfit for every occasion.
Kirkconnell, 28, exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about her “Golden Era” line, which dropped on Sunday, March 16. Her “trendy and fun” collection, which was inspired by a “golden hour vibe,” features everything from sheer mint frocks and ruffled mini dresses to leopard maxis and embellished designs. “Obviously since I’m in a new era in my life, we thought it’d be fun to call it the Golden Era,” Kirkconnell told Us, referencing her January split with Matt James.
One design that she’s “most excited” to wear is the cheetah maxi, which features a balconette top, dainty straps and bodycon silhouette. Admitting she has a lot of white designs in the line, Kirkconnell told Us that she hopes her friends — and any other brides-to-be — rock the numbers on their bachelorette or engagement parties. “I would love to see [that],” she said.
Kirkconnell also won’t be shying away from the crisp looks as the weather gets warmer. “I love wearing white for spring and summer, so I’m sure I’ll get some good uses out of it, too,” she said.
The Bachelor Nation star also suggested to Us that the long leopard dress is perfect for any girl’s night out. “You’re turning heads, but it’s not about the guys that night. You’re about having fun with your girls,” she explained.
Kirkconnell also thought that some of her other dresses, including a sheer white lace off-the-shoulder getup, would make a good outfit for a Bachelor in Paradise rose ceremony, which is set to return to the small screens this year. “I can so picture [it] as a beach look,” she told Us, noting the black strapless floral number would be a wow-worthy moment too. “That’s a great beach moment.”
As for herself, Kirkconnell told Us she isn’t planning to find love on the sandy beaches of Mexico this summer. “I don’t know if I’m able to date someone within the franchise again,” she candidly said. “I don’t know if I can do that again.”
While she might not be returning to the Bachelor Nation, Kirkconnell is still getting inspo from her line for potential first dates.
“I would say if it’s during the day or a more casual date, we have a really fun tube dress, with a lot of fun flowers,” she suggested. “For night, I think I’d either have to pick one of the little black dresses or maybe a fun green moment for a fun pop of color. They’re still sexy, but they’re more romantic and elegant.”
When it comes to celebrities wearing her line, Kirkconnell would be thrilled to see Keke Palmer or Zendaya slaying in the collection.
“I think my favorite person for fashion is Zendaya, who I’ve been obsessed with lately,” Kirkconnell gushed, noting that she also thought the leopard-print mini and maxi dresses are right up Palmer’s alley.
As for her own closet, Kirkconnell is looking for “staples” that she can wear again “in 10 years.” One of her favorite trends — which are having a major moment this spring — is cowgirl boots, which Kirkconnell could see pairing well with any of her Showpo dresses. “I love a cowboy look because it’s casual and comfortable,” she said. “They’re not heels, you’re not walking around stilettos. But I still feel like they give fashion.”
Fans can shop the Rachael Kirkconnell x Showpo: The Golden Era collection at Showpo.com.
With reporting by Sarah Hearon.
