Chasseur met with designer Domingo Rodriguez for a personal talk through his AW14 collection, a sublimely masculine offering that plays deftly with shape and form, that also subtly hints at the androgynous nature of man, and features strong leathers, clever design details and progressive pattern cutting
Tell us about the AW14 collection?
This collection has been inspired by the idea of hybrid pattern cutting, fusing together different garment components into one piece; but in a very accessible and wearable way. There’s also a bit of a military edge this season through the colour story of olives and metallic’s which is a new direction for us, but as always knit and leather is at our core for AW14.
Your design ethos is a balance of high masculinity with hints of androgyny, how does this reflect your approach to menswear?
I think the androgyny in my work often comes through my use of type cast ‘feminine’ fabrics such as the silk georgette last season and the metallics for AW14. They create a good balance to the heavier leather pieces that are at the core to most of my work.
Who is the ‘Domingo Rodriguez’ man?
I think he looks out for progressive, modern cuts and a sense of personal luxury through soft fabrics and interesting details.
In your opinion; What is the most important aspect to a man’s wardrobe, in terms of his approach to dressing or staples that every man should own?
I think the most important thing for a man to feel is confidence in what he’s wearing. Let your self do the talking, not what you’re wearing.
What’s next for you and your line?
2014 is going to be a big year for us, with the launch of our first fragrance: Baez. It has been a dream to explore a new side of our brand through the sense of smell and how that interplays with the mood and sense of touch to our pieces.