Narciso Rodriguez is not just perfumes After skipping last fashion weeks, brand unveils exclusive capsule for Zara

Zara continues the process of absorbing luxury codes begun in recent years. Committed to redefining its aesthetics and elevating its perceptions to move further and further away from the "classic" fast fashion narrative of H&M or Uniqlo, the Spanish chain of stores is intercepting the renewed interest in 90s fashion with its idea of minimal and discreet luxury and is preparing to launch a new capsule collection with Narciso Rodriguez. 

Rodriguez selected 25 iconic pieces from his archive that Zara then reproduced. The collection includes ready-to-wear and accessories such as the bias-cut slip dress that debuted at the spring 1997 Cerruti show and is reminiscent of the wedding dress Carolyn Bessette wore to marry John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1996. Among the most interesting garments are the draped red silk crepe dress from spring 2018 that recalls the made charcoal gray sheath dress sported by Kate Moss at Cannes in 1998; the high-waisted pants and knit turtleneck with suspenders in the image below were inspired by collections from the mid-2010s; the bustier that dates from fall/winter 1998; but also the double-face black wool coat with side slits and leather band belt that perfectly embodies quintessential Rodriguez. 

The Narciso Rodriguez x Zara capsule, inspired by the minimal, timeless style of Carolyn Bessette and presented with an advertising campaign starring Natalia Vodianova photographed by Craig McDean, will be available online and in select stores on September 8. Prices range from $119 for a strapless wool bustier to $499 for a double-face wool coat.