About the collection:
Rebellious Sophistication
Viktor&Rolf's
Autumn/Winter 2013 collection presents the existing house codes of
provocative, unexpected glamour in a mood of rebellious sophistication.
Short
silhouettes define the collection. There is an emphasis on compact,
clean tailoring in matte black tricotine, leather and quilted
silk-nylon. Sculptural
restraint is juxtaposed with intricately folded, integrated bow
decorations. And rich embroideries in a trompe-l'oeil of fraying, rips
and tears provide a rebellious yet luxurious antidote. The palette draws
from a largely black and white base, infused with
textured patent and lacquered accessories.
Following
an evolution from the pre-fall collection, outerwear, dresses and core
pieces are realized with soft jacquards: tone-on-tone and distressed
prints
are organic in texture and perception. Trompe-l'oeil
patchworks incorporate beads, lace, chiffon and fraying techniques
are applied onto blouses, tops, sweaters and skirts throughout the
collection, adding an edge to the softer fabrications and knitwear.
Bonded leather and relaxed furs in a patchwork of short and long hair
compose the outerwear range. The classic white shirt, an icon of the Viktor&Rolf offering is surreally deconstructed with decorative holes, lace insets and asymmetrical volants. The shirt
becomes multi-purpose: worn as a shirt or a mini-dress.
The house introduces new
declinations of the 'Bombette' handbag range offering high-gloss lacquer
finish to the standout metal 'flowerbombette' clutch variety, which
takes its silhouette from the house's iconic Flowerbomb
bottle shape giving it both sartorial wit and red-carpet elegance. The
bag is offered in both black and white lacquer finish with light gold
hardware.
Set design: Studio Job
Make-up: Pat McGrath ( Streeters )
Hair: Luigi Murenu ( Streeters )
Casting: Andrew Weir ( ACW )
Production: Bureau Betak
Photography: Peter Stigter
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