IF THERE IS ONE THING THAT CONNECTS THE WORLDS OF FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGN, IT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ARCHITECTURE OF FORM. THE WAY A GARMENT FALLS ON THE BODY IS NOT SO DIFFERENT FROM HOW LIGHT TOUCHES A SPACE; BOTH RESPOND TO A STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO CREATE HARMONY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND MOVEMENT.
FOR LÁZARO ROSA-VIOLÁN, DESIGN IS NOT JUST ABOUT AESTHETICS, BUT ALSO AN EXERCISE IN FUNCTIONALITY, BALANCE, AND TIMELESSNESS. IT’S NO COINCIDENCE THAT HE ADMIRES ISSEY MIYAKE, A DESIGNER WHO REVOLUTIONIZED FASHION THROUGH HIS WORK WITH VOLUME, PLEATS, AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY. MIYAKE UNDERSTOOD CLOTHING AS A FORM OF APPLIED ART—AN IDEA THAT ALSO RESONATES IN THE SPACES DESIGNED BY ROSA-VIOLÁN.
TODAY, WE EXPLORE WITH HIM THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FASHION AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, THE IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURE IN CREATION, AND THE ENDURING ALLURE OF BLACK IN THE REALM OF CREATIVITY.
DESIGN AS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
01 WHAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE FOR YOU IN FASHION AND YOUR PROFESSION?
"A job well done, using noble materials and with character, that never goes out of style."
02 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD AND WHY?
"Probably cala margarida on the costa brava, where I have a former fisherman's house that I have fixed up—a place I always love to visit."
03 WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
"The production process and the final touches before openings… but without a doubt, my favorite part is the opening party..."
04 IF YOU WEREN'T AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, YOU WOULD BE…?
"A painter and sculptor, although being a fashion designer would also be a lot of fun."
05 WHY DO YOU LIKE THE (REAL) GARCIA AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE?
"I think it has a sober, elegant, and minimalist style—what they now call "quiet luxury"—and I feel great in their clothes. it’s a brand that fits architects very well, and I love to pair it with bolder accessories (like shoes)."
FULL SESSION
