# Outrageous Opera Outfits Viktor & Rolf Design for German Opera “Der Freischutz” By Rachel | Published 2009-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-viktor-rolf-der-freischutz References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/article/3370/1/Viktor__Rolf_Design_For_Opera) & [viktor-rolf](http://www.viktor-rolf.com/_en/_ww/index.htm) Viktor & Rolf are known for their [wild design sensibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow), so it came as no surprise when they designed the costumes for the German opera “Der Freischutz” with giant flowers, lightning bolts and incredible amounts of Swarovski crystals. The team of Viktor and Rolf recently debuted the looks for the opera, as well as a video chronicling some of the making of the designs. Wild styles for the opera house this year! **Implications** - Having this kind of eye-popping, [artful costuming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) is a great way to attract younger audiences to an increasingly unappreciated art form. The costumes are so extravagant and extraordinary, it's almost worth the trip to the [Opera House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburg-state-opera) just to grab a glimpse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artful Costume Design:** Designing costumes with eye-popping, artful designs is a great way to attract younger audiences to the Opera House. - **Extravagant Opera Outfits:** Creating costumes that are extravagant and extraordinary can make the experience of going to the opera incredibly memorable. - **Innovative Opera Production:** Introducing innovative and creative elements in opera productions, like extravagant costumes, can help keep the art form relevant and appreciated. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Opera:** Opera houses can incorporate extravagant and innovative costume designs to engage younger audiences and keep the art form relevant. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can consider expanding their portfolio by creating costumes and outfits for opera productions, offering a new market and creative outlet. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can enhance their productions and provide a unique experience by collaborating with fashion designers to create extravagant and memorable costumes for their shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Unique Long-Lasting Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rave-and-festival-fashion.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Harbor Opera Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburg-state-opera.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)