Camila Cabello, Fan Bingbing, Shakira And Conceptual Glamour At Viktor & Rolf Couture Autumn/Winter 2023

The collection celebrates "conceptual glamour, spectacular beauty and provocative couture in an unexpected way".

Camila Cabello Viktor & Rolf Couture AW23

By Shermin Ng - published 6 Jul 2023

Diving into 30 years of their very own archival works for inspiration, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren—recall the headline-making ‘Late Stage Capitalism Waltz’ collection of ballgowns suspended in the air last season—have returned with their uncanny ability to conceive rich imaginations, which is only matched up to par with their own mastery of couture savoir-faire.

The collection celebrates "conceptual glamour, spectacular beauty and provocative couture in an unexpected way"—thirty couture bodies inspired by bathing suits and bikinis highlight the codes of the maison: a play with proportions, exaggerated silhouettes, layering, minimal baroque decoration, and surreal interjections of feminine tuxedos.

Crepe, satin duchesse, gazar and organza appeared in a romantic but not soft palette, ranging from pale beige to dark brown, black and white with pops of neon pink, yellow and turquoise.

When addressing how their approach to haute couture has changed through the years, Viktor & Rolf stated that “For us, it’s still a laboratory of experimentation. The absence of commerciality feels safe. We love that.”

Camila Cabello, Fan Bingbing, Shakira and more gathered to witness the reveal of the designer duo's latest couture creations.