Viktor & Rolf Couture Spring 2024

A Journey to Make the Signature Look Irreverent

Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, the designers behind the Viktor & Rolf brand, have always been known for pushing the boundaries. In their latest spring couture collection, "Viktor & Rolf Scissorhands," they took it a step further by taking scissors to perfectly good couture silhouettes to create something new.

According to Horsting, the desire to always go further is what drives them. Even after 30 years in the industry, staying relevant is about being irreverent and having a bit of a punk attitude towards one’s work.

The collection, presented as seven mini-shows, began with an impeccable version of silhouettes that the designers have explored throughout the years. Transformations started easily enough with irregular shapes sliced into the initial look, exposing a blush-hued structure underneath.

By the third iteration, a ruffle had been turned into a sculptural bolero, a minidress was all that remained of a suit and that tulle gown was surreally defying gravity. Each transformation was carefully thought out and executed with precision.

The designers made sure to keep the signature Viktor & Rolf look while making it more irreverent. Snoeren explained that they "wanted to make looks that are signature Viktor & Rolf — whatever that is — but not make them too holy."

Their witty and precise display was a reminder that they are a cut above most. As they gear up for their "Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements" exhibition at the Kunsthalle München museum in Munich, Germany, this collection is a testament to their continued creativity and innovation in the fashion industry.