At the presentation of the Wool Alliance during Madrid’s Design Fest, Queen Letizia of Spain chose to wear a bespoke OTEYZA suit crafted from Dormeuil’s Historical Spanish Merino R8. The choice was both aesthetic and symbolic, highlighting the revival of Spain’s historic wool heritage.
The tailored ensemble, designed by Rubén Gómez, co-founder of OTEYZA, was conceived as a contemporary interpretation of Spanish sartorial identity. Its refined structure expressed modern elegance while honouring the cultural legacy of Spanish Merino.
Historical Spanish Merino R8 represents the restoration of one of Europe’s most storied fibres. For centuries, Spanish Merino was regarded among the world’s finest wools, before its prominence declined as breeding programmes moved beyond Spain. Through more than fifteen years of collaboration between Dormeuil and historic Spanish sheep farms, a rigorous process of genetic selection and fibre improvement has returned this Merino to exceptional fineness and purity.
Today, Historical Spanish Merino R8 once again stands among the noblest fibres available to contemporary tailoring, combining softness, resilience and natural refinement.
OTEYZA’s design demonstrates how heritage fibres can inspire modern creation. The precision of the tailoring and the innovative construction translate the qualities of Spanish Merino into a distinctly contemporary silhouette, bridging tradition and avant-garde design.
By choosing a bespoke garment in Spanish Merino for this international event, Queen Letizia reaffirmed her support for national craftsmanship and responsible fashion. Her appearance brought renewed global attention to Spain’s wool ecosystem, from historic pastoral landscapes to modern textile excellence.
For Dormeuil, this moment reflects a longstanding commitment to safeguarding rare fibres, revitalising heritage materials and enabling their expression in contemporary luxury. Historical Spanish Merino R8 is therefore more than a fiber. It is the revival of a textile legacy, worn on one of the world’s most visible stages.
