For spring, Dominico Rodríguez Lázaro of Domenico transformed his signature 18th-century upcycled pieces into the ultimate dream for any devotee of Sofia Coppola. marie antoinetteThink corset silhouettes, Rococo volumes and brocade colliding with taffeta and pop culture in an unmistakable vision the designer has dubbed “Rococont.”
Rodríguez Lázaro said, “I liked Coppola’s plasticized, over-the-top take; the delicate fabrics, the textures, the way it’s seen through a modern, rebellious lens.” He’s distilled that complex mix into his own signature code, reimagining French sleeves, bows and other hallmarks of the era that highlight the film’s fun and playfulness. “I use it as an aesthetic excuse,” he said. “(Marie Antoinette’s) figure fascinates me, and it’s wonderful to explore the past, present and future – to see how we evolve and reinvent the way we express ourselves through fashion.”
Some pieces came from a collaboration with Vinted, a natural partnership given Domenico’s commitment to sustainability, including a look crafted from protective gear like motorcycle suit linings and knee pads that were converted into panniers. Other looks worn by models like Jessica Goicoechea and Bonnie Strange feature a mix of leather and lace. “I followed the particular layering that people used at the time,” he explained. For accessories, they called on additional collaborators: shoes with Jeffrey Campbell, and jewelry with 1Concept. Together, they helped create a sensibility that defied predictability. According to Rodríguez Lázaro, 18th-century fashion asked for “neither permission nor apology”.
