Curtis Stone
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Curtis was inspired to cook by his mother’s baking skills and his grandmother’s famous fudge. Halfway through business school, he decided the suit-and-tie world wasn’t for him and went on to work for the Savoy Hotel in Melbourne before shipping off to London, where he honed his culinary skills under chef Marco Pierre White. He’s appeared in several cooking programs across the UK and U.S., including his stint as the host of Top Chef Masters on The Food Network and his starring role on Around the World in 80 Plates on Bravo.

Mario Batali
Raised in Seattle, WA, Mario studied Spanish theatre before taking a culinary apprenticeship with chef Marco Pierre White. He went through three demanding years of training in the northern Italian village of Borgo Capanne before returning to the U.S. and opening his flagship restaurant, Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca in Greenwich Village. Today, you know him as the host of two programs on The Food Network, Molto Mario and Ciao America, and for his role on Iron Chef America.

Wolfgang Puck
Hailing from Austria, Wolfgang began cooking by his mother’s side as a child. With her encouragement, he began formal culinary training at age 14 and then decided to leave Europe for America at the age of 24. He settled into his life in Los Angeles and soon became a noted chef at Ma Maison in West Hollywood. He then went on to create his first restaurant, Spago, and later formed his own catering company, Wolfgang Puck Catering. In 2000, his Emmy award–winning television series, Wolfgang Puck, debuted on The Food Network.

Our Favorite Celeb Chefs: Signature Cookware Boutique opens Monday, January 21, at 11AM ET.

After the finale of Launch My Line, we sat down with winner Kathy Rose to talk about her new line, Native Rose (sold only on Rue La La!). Light the sage and take a peek at this woman of style, substance, bright lipstick, and positivity.

Rue La La: Have you always loved jewelry and clothes?
Kathy: Ever since I was little, I was obsessed with the encyclopedia, especially the “Gs” and looking at gems! I lived in Iran, where I saw saffron and lapis. Those colors! And I always loved clothes. I’ve worked with amazing stylists, beautiful people like Rachel Zoe, and huge couture designers. When Launch My Line came along, I thought “Okay, I’ll try this,” and then it was “Omigod, I made it onto the show.” And, “I made it to the finale.” I am so grateful.

Rue La La: What are your favorite looks in your line?
Kathy: The first dress I designed, the saffron-colored dress. It’s sentimental. You can wear it barefoot on a beach. You can wear it to a black tie wedding. And my daughter’s name is Saffron. The black jumpsuit – just timeless, timeless insanity! And the sleeveless jacket. Anyone can wear it.

Rue La La: Who do you see rocking your Native Rose looks?
Kathy: I loved seeing all the girls come out – Latina, Asian, African-American. My friend who just had a baby can wear these dresses (with the right bra!). Anyone with confidence can. They’re really not too trendy. They’re timeless. And the prices on Rue La La! They’re great.

Rue La La: What are the wardrobe elements you personally can’t live without?
Kathy: I have a yellow shirt Emil [her Launch My Line design partner] made me that I just love. My classic jeans. And the pieces I designed, I really would wear myself.

Rue La La: Some super famous people have worn your jewelry – Angeline Jolie, Kate Hudson, Penélope Cruz. Are there celebrities you would love to see wearing your clothing line?
Kathy: Madonna has one of my snakes and a really beautiful cross I designed. She’s got that little, petite, gorgeous body, and I’d love to put a jumpsuit on her! Fergie was on the show, and was just so beautiful. She loved my black dress.

Rue La La: And are you inspired by celebrities and other strong women?
Kathy: Yes, Millicent Rodgers from the 40s – her mix of style from that era with Navajo jewelry. Carolyn Bessette – she was so beautiful, effortless, and refined. My mom, growing up – electric blues, grays, silver. I love couture, but with spice – that shaman couture. And I’m inspired by the frequencies of really good human beings. Everything I design has a heartbeat.

Rue La La: How have you celebrated your victory?
Kathy: It really hit us only after the finale! I had a glass of champagne. Emil brought me roses. I got so many emails, friends asking how they could get onto Rue La La. It feels like the world is my oyster – I really can’t believe I won!