March 6, 2011

Viktor & Rolf Fall/Winter 2011 RTW

You can always count on Viktor & Rolf to wow you with their creativity. Last season it was menswear done the unconventional way, and for Fall/Winter 2012, it's all about war.  Not modern war mind you, we're talking Medieval battle.  As a drawbridge came down at the entrance of the runway, the first model walked out in a structured, armor-like jacket with her face painted blood red.
The show started with black outfits and strict frills that emphasized the shoulder area.  To keep the looks from being too stiff, movement was created near the legs with swishing long coats.
Then it was a transition into several white looks that mirrored those of the black:
As the rigid silhouette of the first batch of looks broke away, there were clingy belted dresses in black and red, resembling a patriotic waving of flags.
With that, the knight began to emerge once more, but slowly, beginning with slightly masculine black pieces:
There was a period of bringing out black outfits which were immediately recreated in white, a technique seen in Alexis Mabille's Spring 2011 couture show.  But this is not necessarily a technique that involves much creativity, and luckily, this alternating black and white did not last long.  As the knight continued to suit up for battle, tight ruffles began showing up as detailing:
And finally the knight was prepared to defend in cold metallic "metal", and tailoring as sharp as a sword's edge.
Call Viktor & Rolf unwearable all you want, but you can't deny that those two sure know how to give a good show.

Watch the entire show here.

Image Source: Style.com

22 comments:

  1. Oh no! the red face is so scary, I don't like it :S
    But there are lots of pretty pieces that I like :)

    See you!

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  2. The construction of the coats is amazing.
    ~Giselle
    http://www.machinewashwarm.blogspot.com

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  3. Cool, but the red faces are a bit creepy XD makes me think of Darth Maul from Star Wars, haha
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  4. Wow, well I liked the 3rd and 7th look minus the red face of course :) I found you through "Machine Wash Warm" blog and I am now following you through GFC, thanks for sharing!
    ♥ Noemi
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  5. Wow!!! I love the structure of some of these pieces, and the very gothic look. With every one going crazy about vampires these days (twilight, Vampire diaries etc) this collection could really be a hit.

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  6. Wow, a very strong collection, I adore the beautiful tailoring! I just love your blog, noe following of course:) Perhaps, you'll have the time to visit mine?:)

    Kisses,
    Annabelle
    http://vivaluxury.blogspot.com

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  7. i love the structure of some of the jackets. simply amazing. xo

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  8. I thought it was an amazing collection! Your review describes their inspiration perfectly and the red makeup is quite unexpected but very fitting for the show! The metallic jackets are my favorite! xoxoxoo

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  9. not really a great fan of this perticular collection.. and I get what you mean with turtlenecks feeling not so comfortable in your neck.. I have to admit that feel the same way.. though I don't mind wearing them sometimes:)

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  10. I guess red adds to all the drama. great collection.

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  11. THis is one of my favourite shows. I love the volumes and the "3d silhouette" that they created...the DNA of their brand. THis collection is a "wodnerful-mix" bvetween the s/s 2010 and the f/w 2009.... Amazing especially coats and shoes.

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  12. The red face kind of creeps me out; but I love the futuristic vibe of the collection!! :)

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  13. it kind of creeps me out with the red painted faces... but the hell, those are beautifully designed outfits! nice structures too!

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  14. Victor and Rolf always have really cool collections. I love the mixing of red and black. It's my favourite combo!!

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  15. Amazing collection!
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! <3

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  16. Very structured, unique and avant garde...xo

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  17. Beautiful origamis ! recently I saw some of their 90's clothes in the "musée des arts décoratifs" in Paris, they are so poetic and amazing !
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  18. The collection is fun, the red face dumb but hey it's a great show XOXO

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  19. It was a pretty cool collection! I loved the show :)

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  20. love this collection, the red faces is such a statement

    xx http://madelineweber.blogspot.com/

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  21. This is a very punky, tough collection, but it's interesting how they interpreted war into fashion (and the drawbridge at the beginning sounds super cool!) I really like some of the more structural, 3D elements, like the popout pinwheel things and padded shoulders. Playing with shapes rather than many prints/colors really brought out the whole concept of war, and the red face paint made a bold statement that topped it off! Definitely not something I'd wear day-to-day, but it would be cool to try sometime...:)

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  22. The face is very scary but it has a theatrical appeal that is for sure.

    Love

    Tashrin

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