Trendy Designer Spotlight -Viktor & Rolf

The Dutchmen have spoken! And there is no denying the intense collaboration between the fashion industry's most creative and inventive duo; Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren  produces the most awe-inspiring results. Their collection at the fall '09 show in Paris stayed true to their off-beat and avant-guarde attributes. To heighten the dramatics, the models were whitewashed and made to look intensely pale from top to bottom with their makeup acting as a stark contrast. Shades of off-white, gray, black and stone were the colors of choice but the results were anything but dull. There were highly imaginative creations using the most daring fabrics; woolens, liquid jerseys and material that seemed to strangely resembled something akin to concrete. There was also a lot of play with ruffles and chiffon. As typical with Viktor and Rolf shows a lot of the pieces seem to breath more life on the runway than in real life. The designers have always seemed more interested in production and show value than practicality. But their elegant display of silk chiffon shirtdresses  definitely has the potential to be a staple for hungry fashionistas.