Dutch designers Viktor Horston and Rolf Snoeren baffled audiences while presenting their spring/summer 2011 collection with their surprisingly wearable designs. The duo approached classic pieces with a certain casual flair. The result was a mosaic of bright theatrical shirts with starched cuffs and collars, off shoulder dresses, button down "swing" shirts. The tone was monochromatic with blues and neutrals.
Viktor and Rolf have always received a tremendous amount of criticism and attention for their outrageous outfits, which are only fit for the ramp. They have however, always been praised for the show they put on. In their fall 2010 collection, they presented their layered concept: models were dressed in countless layers, which were then duly stripped off and used on other models. It essentially became more of a spectacle than a show.
Another of their collections featured tweed fox fur coats so large, that the models were almost toppling over due to the weight. Although interesting to look at, these weighty designs which were reminiscent of Harry Potter's Hagrid, could hardly be imagined as a means to escape the cold on a regular woman walking down the street.
Fashion of course must appeal to the eye- but unlike other forms of art, when it starts to defy practicality, it partially loses its purpose. Viktor and Rolf have now gone beyond their solely showy, yet remarkable designs to ones that viewers can aspire for. After all, what good is a beautiful dress that cannot be worn and envied?
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