VIKTOR & ROLF Spring Summer 2024 Haute Couture "Scissorhands"

La Sorbonne University in Paris served as the venue for Viktor & Rolf’s Spring Summer 2024 Haute Couture collection “Scissorhands”, and season after season they continue to marvel.

It is known that opposites tend to attract, and in the case of Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, it became the inspiration for their newest Haute Couture collection.

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Every single detail of this runway show was meticulously crafted. From the inspired minds of Viktor & Rolf, an explorative battle ensued between what is considered a “perfect” couture piece versus the raw experimental spontaneity of playing with a pair of scissors.

Once the show started, a simple yet brilliant music and lighting design enveloped the 28-piece collection. This collection featured all-black designs. The absence of color obliges the audience to focus on the silhouettes, the craftsmanship, and the details behind the apparent controlled chaos.

From the inspired minds of Viktor & Rolf, an explorative battle ensued between what is considered a “perfect” couture piece versus the raw experimental spontaneity of playing with a pair of scissors.

Miguel Sagaz / Editor-in-Chief The Style Nomad. / Maison Viktor&Rolf press.

In their own words “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 these 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 form instances of orchestrated chaos”.

This was truly an outstanding show, a moment when you want to stop time and soak in all the magic. Bearing witness to this level of talent is humbling and inspiring.

I look forward to the next show in Paris from this power duo who continue to embrace the concept of craftsmanship and elegance without fear of pushing the envelope of what’s possible.

Special Thanks

Quinta Gelaudie / Marketing Director

Stéphanie Bloemen / Marketing & PR Viktor & Rolf

Antoine Lebourg / Lucien Pages Communication

Jonathan Ros / Lucien Pages Communication PR

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