You'll be able to go shopping soon The Narciso Rodriguez archive looks at Zara

It's no exaggeration to say that Narciso Rodriguez is an icon of the American fashion industry. Born in New Jersey to Cuban parents, he fell in love with clothing through the women in his family, drawing inspiration from their timeless sense of style. Since the early 90s, Rodriguez has garnered a loyal following by designing some of the most popular and acclaimed pieces of women's clothing in the industry. Her clarity of vision and eye for clean lines have captured the hearts of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker, to name a few, creating looks that transcend trends and generations. /p>

Rodriguez's sartorial vision of a woman is strongly rooted in minimalism, with a flair for proportion and unparalleled attention to detail. His career has taken him from houses like Calvin Klein and Loewe to designing his own eponymous brand and building a mini fragrance empire along the way. In particular, Rodriguez's dresses are instantly recognizable: utterly feminine, curve-enhancing, complementary but never overwhelming, and strong, a word often overused in fashion today, but one that catches the eye. fully applies to his philosophy.

A dress from Narciso Rodriguez's Spring/Summer 2018 collection.

Craig McDean

As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, Zara asked Rodriguez to dig deep into her archives and recreate her most winning looks for an exclusive capsule. The red dress above was originally from her Spring/Summer 2018 collection, and the black strapless look below is reminiscent of Fall/Winter 1998 (old is almost always new). The enduring fashion and relevance of her garments is remarkable, demonstrating that when you design for an ageless woman, your wares truly never go out of style. In honor of this special re-release, we spoke with Rodriguez about the capsule, his all-time favorite collection, and his thoughts on his signature scent going viral on TikTok.

A look from Narciso Rodriguez's Fall/Winter 1998 collection.

Craig McDean Do you have a favorite part of the capsule?

The bias slip dress - it has been a constant in my collections and is considered an iconic Narciso Rodriguez piece.

Which past collection stands out in your memory?

Fall 2000 is one of my favorite collections of all time. She was inspired by Romy Schneider and the joy of dressing up. Much of the inspiration for this collection came from the film Boccaccio '70.