VIKTOR&ROLF SCISSORHANDS
SPRING/SUMMER 2024
Contradiction and paradox are hallmarks of Viktor&Rolf's work. While creating the Haute Couture Spring/Summer’24 collection, more than ever Viktor&Rolf had two polar opposites in mind. Polished versus raw. Studied versus improvised. Serious versus funny.
Viktor&Rolf Haute Couture SS '24 proposes 28 all-black, signature silhouettes, shown in 7 groups of 4.
The first look of each group - a flawless couture outfit, meticulously finished by hand - serves as a blueprint and starting point for 3 consecutive iterations of the same design. Each of which investigates the creative (im)possibilities of a pair of tailor's scissors, when used spontaneously to experiment with decorative cutting. From minuscule holes in a rorschach motif to a ballgown hacked in half: holes and slashes are controlled and directed but also form instances of orchestrated chaos.
Viktor&Rolf try to control the chaos by meticulously hand-finishing each cut, slash and hole as well.
The designers created with this collection a paradox. The controlled polish of the finalized, 'perfect' couture outfits on show is at odds with the raw, experimental spontaneity of the scissor-cut designs. The first look of each group appears to be brand new and completed. But they form starting points for something even more new. What appears to be an end result actually proves to be a new beginning.
“Everything is in constant flux”, the designers conclude.
In this respect, the motto of La Sorbonne university - the venue of this show - ‘Creators of futures since 1257’ is significant.
The all-black collection is executed in various couture staples: velvet, sequins and satin, both fluid and compact. Absence of colour puts a resolute focus on the silhouette. And on the intricate cuttings that create slashes and holes in decorative patterns, allowing for the body to show in unexpected ways.
The looks are completed with black Falke stockings and Christian Louboutin heels in four different finishes.
(via: https://www.viktor-rolf.com)
(photos: Viktor & Rolf Spring-summer 2024 - Couture)
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rosie assoulin spring 2024, look 16
rosie assoulin courtesy photo via voguerunway.com
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Fashion week 2
Reconstruction
This week I’m still focusing on getting my 12 sketches and final 6 designs together . The above sketches are based off the below stand work . I need to focus on details like ruffles and closures .
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On Tuesday 28th,
I created six looks from inspiration of 2 different outfits, I created on mannequin. I will not be using these but I just sketched few to explore different ideas I had in mind if I had limitless material to work with.
I found out that using one of the things you've created can also lead you to get inspired to create various of other ideas..
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