About Caroldean

In our desert paradise, Caroldean Ross is known as the "Queen of Cool." It's a title that she's been working toward from the time she was a young fashionista, visiting her grandmother in London, England.

"I discovered how fun it was at 7 or 8 years old, when I would come back from Europe wearing cutting-edge fashions and set trends at home."

Caroldean is still setting trends, only now, she does it through her retail stores, Caroldean El Paseo in Palm Desert and Resale Therapy in Palm Springs.

Raised in Claremont, California, She graduated from the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in 1982. Caroldean's first hands-on experience began in the 1980s when she worked for Laise Adzer on Rodeo Drive, where she was a wholesale buyer and design consultant.

Caroldean El Paseo reflects her personal style. She regularly attends fashion shows in LA, Las Vegas and Miami's South Beach, and she still keeps her eye on what is happening abroad.

"What's most fun about fashion is constantly reinventing yourself. One month its ripped jeans, the next they're clean and skinny. You have to stay low and close to the ground so you can change at a moment's notice."

In the summer of 2006, Caroldean El Paseo added menswear to it's everchanging line.

"I look for what men would wear after work. Most of the clothes have a hip, urban look. They're comfortable, cool, but not too casual."

Caroldean also owns and operates Resale Therapy, a Palm Springs consignment store featuring previously enjoyed fashions for both men and women.

Throughout her career, Caroldean has traveled extensively. She has lived in LA and New York, but she has been happy to call Palm Desert home for the last 15 years.

A Bob Hope Classic Girl herself (Bob-1982), Caroldean has been a key fashion provider for the Classic girls since 1995. Giving back to her community is an essential part of Caroldean's success.

"Being a Classic Girl was a highlight of my life. They support so many great charities, and I'm happy I can give back and honored to still be involved." Caroldean supports many other charities and organizations in her community, including the Leukemia Society, Olive Crest, The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and is a member of the Palm Springs Women in Film.