The inspiration for costume design for Marie Antoinette came from a box of Laduree macarons that were given to the costume designer Milena Canonero by the movie director Sofia Coppola. It is thought that the movie is the “best cinematographic interpretation of the 18th century”. Even though the action of the story takes place in the 18th century, the designer made sure to present it in a new and fashionable way. According to the movie director, the reference for the costume creation she took from the New Romantic movement as well as from designs created by John Galliano for Dior. The designer himself was inspired by Marie Antoinette and the fashion of the 18th century.