See All The Looks From Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022

"Fear can be overpowering," says the Viktor & Rolf show statement, which cites Dracula as an inspiration for the label's 25 couture looks. And sure, with the models' powdered pallor and black lipstick, the runway was vibing hard on vintage Hollywood vampires. (There's also something to the immortality of a fashion icon, since this collection draws on the V&R bloodline from 1993's famous Hyères show.) But while the floating shoulders and spines of each garment imply a girl who's literally jumping out of her skin, the soft lace and swirly grosgrain fabrics bring a sweet sense of calm to the clothes, and draws you in with some serenely-seamed hypnotics... so yeah, Dracula it is.