A lifestyle and fashion retail business started by Brooke Rodd has filed for bankruptcy. The company filed a Chapter 11 Subchapter V petition, the streamlined reorganization option for small businesses. It says the aim is to restructure debt and keep its Santa Monica store open.
Brooke Rodd Designs LLC Filed for Bankruptcy
Santa Monica-based Brooke Rodd Designs LLC filed for Chapter 11 on Nov. 11, 2025. The petition was filed under Chapter 11 at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California. It is a retail brand owned by designer Brooke Rodd with stores located in Santa Monica, California.
Rodd previously worked in the music and photography industries before launching her fashion line. Brooke Rodd Designs LLC was a result of her cross-country move and winning a reality TV show. While the win set off her company and gained her significant popularity, the business unfortunately filed for bankruptcy.
The bankruptcy filing was due to a significant imbalance in its assets and liabilities. The filing asks the court to approve a reorganization plan so the business can pay creditors while staying open. The company says the plan will allow it to continue operating during reorganization.
Case Filing and Court Proceedings
The case filing shows that the company has assets between $100,000 and $500,000. However, the liabilities are between $500,000 and $1 million, with 1-49 creditors. The petition was filed under Subchapter V, the small-business Chapter 11 track.
Here’s a summary of the bankruptcy:
- Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
- Case Number: 2:25-bk-20061
- Filing Date: November 11, 2025
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Judge: Vincent Zurzolo
- Status: Active, voluntary petition
The company will be operating while the bankruptcy proceedings continue in court. It will be asked to submit a reorganization plan, which the court will then approve. Through this filing, the company will ensure that it does not shut down any time soon.
