Fashion house “Viktor & Rolf” created Haute Couture Fall 2016 Collection, using selected fabrics and garments from their past seasons.
Duch Designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren describe themselves as “fashion artists,” and their artsy approach is dominating in their most recent collection “Vagabonds”. The old pieces from their previous collections were torn, mixed up and updated with layers of tulle, ribbons, and buttons to create new shapes.
The collection was inspired and named after vagabonds in the works of British novelist Charles Dickens. In his novels, homeless characters wander around Victorian London in roughed – up and fancy attire. Multicoloured buttons, dimpled top hats, patches, and boots – all present in this Haute Couture Collection, gave this impression excellently. The show was opened by notorious “Coke” sweatshirt, followed by garments gradually becoming larger, as more and more tulle was used, and concluded with various colossal dresses.
“Vagabonds” is not only notable example of current trends in Haute Couture – recycling and conscious designing – but also a remarkable creation of art. The fashion show was accompanied by Radiohead’s “Creep”, sung by a choir. Possibly, the song’s choice gave the suggestion what kind of person could walk around in these wearable pieces of art.
