Viktor & Rolf channels coronavirus-related mentalities for latest fashion collection
Viktor & Rolf presents a high-fashion take on coronavirus with its Autumn/Winter 2020 collection, featuring silky nightgowns emblazoned with emojis and "unapproachable" coats covered in spikes and tubes.
The collection, titled Change, comprises three mini-wardrobes that all feature three looks including a nightgown, a dressing gown, and a coat.
Each wardrobe has been designed to illustrate a different state of mind related to "these extraordinary times of change" occurring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The first represents a sombre mood, while the second illustrates conflicted emotions and the third symbolises love.
The first collection of outfits ? described by the duo as a "panoply of gloom" ? aims to emulate a feeling of sadness and anger, and features a navy satin nightgown embroidered with dark raincloud motifs made from lace. This is presented alongside a flared, grey chenille dressing gown that takes design cues from "masculine" robes, adorned with a quilted bow tied around the waist and elongated sleeves with wide cuffs.
The third look is a black, voluminous coat made from faux leather, which is punctuated with spiky, fabric cones ? some leather, some sheen and others glittery ? that both "impress and make you feel safe".
"There is a lot to feel angry about and this garment will communicate exactly that," said the Dutch fashion house, which is made up of Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, wh...
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