Here, they gave Vogue an exclusive glimpse at that upcycled patchwork process; see the details above, then catch up on all of our couture coverage.Quilts might have quaint, homespun associations, but for Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, they’re couture-worthy—and a symbol of peace. “Patchwork serves to symbolize a wish for harmony: to create unity through diversity,” the designers told Vogue via email. Who knew your grandma’s favorite hobby had such a nice hidden message? Of course, their patchwork-heavy Viktor & Rolf show on Wednesday didn’t get that message across right away. What was up with those doll heads? Did they have a hidden meaning, too? Horsting and Snoeren called them “action dolls,” with the “action” part coming into play via their interpretations of MA-1 bomber jackets. There were padded army green dresses, ruffled military jackets, and orange-lined nylon gowns, all with those patchwork details built in. The designers said they were “rooting for a world that is creative, diverse, and eco-conscious”; the doll heads represented a range of ethnicities. Like last season, upcycled fabrics were a big focus as well. “[We gave] new life to old fabrics sourced from various vintage markets and our personal archive, essentially transforming something old and discarded into something surreal and handcrafted,” they said. “[It’s like] a stepping stone for the new in a quintessentially Viktor & Rolf way.” Here, they gave Vogue an exclusive glimpse at that upcycled patchwork process; see the details above, then catch up on all of our couture coverage.
POST: 2024-04-25