The Viktor & Rolf Spring 2019 presentation is an example of combining couture fashion with digital culture. The collection consists entirely of oversized, voluminous dresses made with brightly hued tulle. Attention-captivating for sure, the silhouettes and color palette are supplemented by provocative statements that express what some are too nice to say. From a massive and fringy blue dress with 'NO' in red slapped across to a white silhouette with a 'I'm not shy, I just don't like you' slogan, it is evident why the Viktor & Rolf Spring 2019 line has gained so much traction on the Internet.
While the couture runway presents itself as a cultural commentary observed through a high fashion lens, the designers intend to "not impose any meaning, inviting the [audience] to arrive at [their] own readings."
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Exaggerated Contemporary Statement Dresses
The Viktor & Rolf Spring 2019 Became a Viral Sensation
Trend Themes
1. Fashion and Digital Culture Fusion - Fashion brands can leverage on digital culture and social media to make their collections more relatable to younger generations.
2. Couture with Social Commentary - Incorporating social commentary in high-end fashion lines can spark viral sensations and attract a wider audience.
3. Oversized, Exaggerated Silhouettes - Designs with flamboyant proportions and exaggerated shapes create a unique style aesthetic that appeals to the modern fashion consumer.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can capitalize on social and digital trends to increase their reach and relevance among consumers.
2. Luxury Goods Industry - High-end luxury brands can experiment with incorporating social commentary and exaggeration into their expensive products to make them more appealing among younger and edgier customers.
3. Art and Culture Industry - Art galleries and museums can showcase fashion collections as cultural and artistic commentary to attract a new and diverse audience.