Rob Zangardi

Rob Zangardi is an American fashion stylist and costume designer who is the founder of Auter.

Early life and education Zangardi was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Ohio University, where he earned a degree in fashion merchandising.

Career After graduating from university, Zangardi moved to New York City and joined MTV's wardrobe department, Two years later, he became the costume designer for NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly. Jay Z, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Shakira, Lily Collins, Hailee Seinfeld, and Rachel McAdams.

In 2011, they helped shape Jennifer Lopez’s headline-grabbing style during American Idol, arena tours, and brand campaigns. They also worked with Gwen Stefani and NoDoubt as they returned to the spotlight.

In 2021, Zangardi and Haenn expanded into jewelry design, launching a limited fine-jewelry line, VRAI x RandM, in a joint initiative with Vrai. The collection featured designs inspired by their Italian heritage and symbolic themes such as unity and empowerment.

In 2025, Zangardi started an outerwear line called Auter.

Awards and recognition Zangardi has received several industry awards for their work. In 2016, he along with Haenn was named Women’s Stylists of the Year at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards. The duo has been included in The Hollywood Reporter's annual "Most Powerful Stylists" list multiple times.