9 Fashion Collections That Scream Marie Antoinette Energy

It's been nearly nineteen years since the release of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, and the film remains iconic to this day. The renowned historical drama follows actress Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette from her arranged marriage to Louis XVI at age fourteen, through her reign as queen at age nineteen, and ultimately to the end of her reign and the fall of Versailles. In keeping with the extravagant nature of this period, the film's fashion is lavish. Milena Canonero's Oscar-winning costumes, ranging from the numerous robes à la française to the voluminous, jeweled wedding dress, reflect the opulence of the era and are etched forever in the cultural zeitgeist. And in fashion, the flamboyant Rococo style has also made its mark. Below, check out nine runway shows that scream Marie Antoinette sartorial choices.

Balmain Spring/Summer 1994 Couture 

Designed by Oscar de la Renta, Pierre Balmain Spring/Summer 1994 couture collection featured some of the Rococo icon's favorites: voluminous skirts with intricate detailing, corsets, and spring/summer staples like straw hats. Additionally, there were pastel lady suits that would probably be Marie's choice in the modern world.

Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 1995

Despite offering a more disruptive perspective on the era, the Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 1995 collection captures Marie Antoinette's exuberant sartorial spirit flawlessly. Examples include voluminous dresses, models with white paint on their faces, cinched waists, quirky headpieces, a combination of deep and pastel colors, and silk gowns, as seen on Naomi Campbell.

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1998 Couture 

Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring/Summer 1998 Couture collection offers a darker interpretation of the Rococo era, showcasing the pure energy that defines the creative world of fashion's enfant terrible.’ The combination of deep tones, such as black, with panniers, see-through fabrics, and cinched waists, brought Gaultier's vision of the epoch style to life, while also creating something of his own.

Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2007 Couture

The grandeur of John Galliano's Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2007 Couture collection may have started with Spanish art, but it eventually grew into the wardrobe of the most adored figure of the French Rococo period. Voluminous dresses in pale pink, blue, and beige accentuated Marie Antoinette's royal, flamboyant, and lavish style. To top it off, matching headpieces completed the looks. Naturally, for the Queen of France, there was no such thing as "less is more." And neither for John Galliano.

Moschino Fall/Winter 2020 

In the Fall/Winter 2020 collection by Jeremy Scott for Moschino, the designer gave the flamboyant style of the infamous Queen of France a streetwear twist. Among the modern staples, such as cozy denim clothes, bold leather jackets and hooded dresses, the majestic pannier gowns stand out — seen in the likes of Yoon Young Bae, Kaia Gerber, Joan Smalls, Bella Hadid, and Sacha Quenby.  

Baby The Stars Shine Bright Fall/Winter 2024

Swirling skirts, hats that match the fabric of pastel dresses, bows, tulle, flowers, and everything else you can imagine. Baby The Stars Shine Bright Fall/Winter 2024 presented its edgier—though still adorable—take on Marie Antoinette style. And to say that it was loved by the coquette girls on Pinterest would be an understatement.

Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2024 

At the Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2024 show, Rei Kawakubo gave a gothic twist to the "let them eat cake.'' The collection featured an array of all-black looks, with the exception of the final model who donned a flourishing white bridal gown. All of the designs were inspired by the volume and extravagance of the lavish 18th-century court of Versailles. The cherry on top was the models' huge black or red wigs à la Marie Antoinette.

L Seoul Fall/Winter 2024 

From white to baby blue, the L Seoul Fall/Winter 2024 collection featured corsets, lacy shirts, voluminous pieces, and headpieces that increased its appeal even more.

Selkie Fall/Winter 2025 

With ultra-voluminous gowns, adorable straw hats, cinched waists, and dresses ranging from see-through fabrics with pink bows to floral prints, Selkie Fall/Winter 2025 brought pure French Rococo allure to New York.