For spring, Domenico’s Domingo Rodríguez Lazaro transforms his signature 18th century into the ultimate dream for any Sofia Coppola devotee. Marie Antoinette. Think corseted silhouettes, rococo skins, and brocades colliding with taffetas and pop culture in a spontaneous vision the designer calls “rococont.”
Rodríguez Lazaro said, “I loved Coppola’s plasticized, over-the-top take. The delicate fabrics, the textures, the way it’s seen through a modern, rebellious lens.” He has channeled this complex mix into his signature codes, highlighting the fun and playfulness of the film, with reimagined French sleeves, bows and other features of the era. “I use it as an aesthetic excuse. The (Marie Antoinette) figure fascinates me, and it’s amazing to explore the past, present and future — seeing how we evolve and reinvent the way we express ourselves through fashion,” she added.
Some of the pieces came from a collaboration with Vinted, a natural partnership given Domenico’s commitment to sustainability, including a look crafted from motorcycle suit linings and protective gear like knee pads that were turned into panniers. Other looks, worn by models such as Jessica Goicocchia and Bonnie Strange, feature mixed leather and lace. He explained, “I followed the particular layers people used at the time. For accessories, he called on additional collaborators: shoes with Jeffrey Campbell, and jewelry with 1 Concept. Together, they helped create a sensibility that predicted. According to Rodríguez Lázaro, 18th-century fashion demanded “neither permission nor apology.”
