

Geronimo is the traditionalist father and businessman.

Almirón’s designs give us a tantalizing introduction to the characters of the opera. It’s the job of any costume designer to reveal and enhance each character, while creating a coherent look for a production. Perms for men and women were the fashion, along with legwarmers, acid-washed denim, and armfuls of neon friendship bracelets.ġ980s style is nothing if not iconic, and FGO costume designer Darío Almirón has gone for just that look in his designs for El matrimonio secreto.Ĭlothing says a lot about its wearers. Ah, the 1980s, when shoulder pads were big and hair was even bigger.
