Runway: Viktor & Rolf, Fall 08
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Viktor & Rolf may be making it too easy for a girl to say NO. The designers fall 2008 collection showcased the duo’s protest of the non-stop shows, opening, launches and seasons that is the world of fashion in the modern world. “NO sang out Madonna on a sensational Berlin techno remix soundtrack as gals appeared with NO as war paint around their eyes or woven into mesh cocktails or sprayed on a gray T-shirt.” said FWD.
One of the best and most wearable collections by the designers pieces was held together using staples, to signify their further protest of of fashion. “We wanted to say no to the permanent stress machine that is fashion. We love fashion but not all aspects of it,” Viktor Horsting told FWD post show. Normally a Viktor & Rolf show is expected to be over the top, with concepts that are too close to couture to be wearable. This collections point of view was not a stretch and would fit perfectly into the everyday power woman.
“We like women who say no. Women of character, who like to have their own way, inspire us. That’s sexy to us,” added Rolf Snoeren.
Normally a Viktor & Rolf show is over the top, with concepts that are too close to couture to be wearable. This collections point of view was not a stretch and would fit perfectly into the everyday power woman.
Other highlightw were the Velcro flap, patent leather boots with slanted heels which reminded me of a futuristic version of the Balenciaga gladiator strap ups that seem to be in every magazine this season (I have yet to see them on the street, but will report if I ever do).
More photos after the jump….
