"Internationally recognized fashion designer, Tadashi, is once again the official gown designer for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, and has created exclusive gowns for the Royal Court 2009. The Rose Princesses will look regal wearing the color of the season in aubergine liquid jersey v-neck gowns with basket weave detail while the Rose Queen, Courtney Lee, will don the same gown in white. A Pasadena resident, Tadashi is heavily involved in the community and has been involved with the Tournament of Roses for more than ten years."