# Living Porcelain Dolls Viktor & Rolf March Awkwardly White-Faced Models Down the Runway By Bianca | Published 2009-03-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktor-rolf-fall-2009-white-face References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/2009/fall/main/europe/womenrunway/viktorandrolf/#) For their Fall 2009 collection, Viktor & Rolf paraded what looked like sun-starved models down the runway. Supplemented a line heavy on grays and camel tones were faces (not limbs or other body parts) painted like snow-white porcelain mannequins. Adding their peculiar twist, they also matched [stark white boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot) with the mostly earth-hued collection. The Viktor & Rolf design duo have never been afraid to show off their eccentric side; a quick glance at the related articles below shows inverted Viktor & Rolf stores where everything appears upside down, fashion that rebels against its own industry and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Porcelain Skin:** There is an opportunity for cosmetic and skincare industries to develop products that help achieve the porcelain skin effect. - **Eccentric Fashion:** Designers can create bold and unconventional fashion designs that challenge the norms of the industry. - **Monochromatic Collections:** Fashion brands can experiment with monochromatic collections and unconventional color palettes to stand out in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on unique designs and unconventional fashion styles, setting them apart as disruptors in the industry. - **Cosmetic and Skincare:** Cosmetic and skincare industries can develop products tailored to achieve the porcelain skin effect seen on the models. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can explore the use of monochromatic tones and unconventional color palettes in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-8eyelet-boot.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md)