ABOUT VIKTOR & ROLF

CONCEPTUAL GLAMOUR, PROVOCATIVE COUTURE & UNEXPECTED ELEGANCE

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Viktor&Rolf is the avant-garde luxury fashion house founded in 1993 by fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren after their graduation from the Arnhem Academy of Art and Design.

Widely recognized and respected for its provocative Haute Couture and conceptual glamour, the house of Viktor&Rolf aspires to create spectacular beauty and unexpected elegance through an unconventional approach to fashion.

GRADUATION FROM ARTEZ

Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren graduate from the ArtEZ Institute of the Arts in Arnhem, The Netherlands and begin their collaboration.

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SALON EUROPEEN DES JEUNES STYLISTES

Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren graduate from the ArtEZ Institute of the Arts in Arnhem, The Netherlands and begin their collaboration.

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L’ HIVER DE L’ AMOUR

First installation as part of an international group show of contemporary art entitled “L’Hiver de l’Amour” at the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, France.

L’ APPARENCE DU VIDE

Exhibition of their SS96 collection in Galerie Patricia Dofmann, containing five gold outfits suspending from the ceiling and five black silk organza laid on the floor appearing as their shadows.

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VIKTOR&ROLF ON STRIKE

Dissemination of this image throughout Paris as a response to the lack of interest of the fashion industry.

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LE PARFUM

Exhibition at Torch Gallery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Series of installations including "Le Parfum", a fictional fragrance.

FIRST HAUTE COUTURE SHOW

Presented at Galerie Thaddeus Ropac, Paris, France.

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FIRST READY-TO-WEAR COLLECTION

"Stars & Stripes", Autumn/Winter 2000, Paris.

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VIKTOR&ROLF HAUTE COUTURE

Exhibition at the Groniger Museum, The Netherlands.

L'OREAL

Viktor&Rolf sign a global beauty contract with L'Oréal.

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FIRST MENSWEAR COLLECTION

Launch of the "Monsieur" line with a presentation at Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy.

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VIKTOR&ROLF VISION

Viktor&Rolf introduce their exclusive eyewear line, VIKTOR&ROLF VISION.

VIKTOR&ROLF PAR VIKTOR&ROLF PREMIERE DECENNIE

10th Anniversary retrospective exhibition at the Musée de la Mode et du Textile, Paris.

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FASHION IN COLORS: VIKTOR&ROLF & KCI

A fashion history exhibition with The Kyoto Costume Institute, curated by Viktor&Rolf and exhibited in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan.

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FIRST PRE-COLLECTION

Viktor&Rolf introduce their Pre-collections, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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FLOWERBOMB

First female fragrance.

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"ANTIDOTE"

First masculine fragrance.

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VIKTOR&ROLF ♥ H&M

Viktor&Rolf collaborate with H&M on a global fashion collection.

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"THE HOUSE OF VIKTOR&ROLF"

15th Anniversary exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, London, England.

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VIKTOR&ROLF FOR SHU UEMURA

Collaboration with Shu Uemura for a couture range set of eyelashes.

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PARTNERSHIP WITH OTB

Viktor&Rolf enter into a partnership with OTB, the holding company of Maison Martin Margiela, Marni, Diesel, Staff International and Brave Kid.

"EAU MEGA"

Second female fragrance.

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5TH ANNIVERSARY OF "FLOWERBOMB"

Viktor&Rolf celebrate the 5th Anniversary of "FLOWERBOMB" at Le Meurice, Paris.

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“FAIRY TALES”

The English edition of "Sprookjes", written and illustrated by Viktor&Rolf.

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"SPICEBOMB"

Second masculine fragrance.

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RETURN TO HAUTE COUTURE

Viktor&Rolf return to couture with the “Zen Garden” collection.

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FIRST FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE IN PARIS

Viktor&Rolf open their first ever flagship boutique in France at 370, rue Saint-Honoré in Paris’ prestigious first arrondissement.

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"BONBON"

The latest female fragrance.

FASHION ARTISTS

Viktor&Rolf go back to their roots.

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THE ARTWORLD

Viktor&Rolf manifestation in the artworld: Creating wearable art with the Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2015 Van Gogh Girls Collection.

NEW ADVERTISING FLOWERBOMB FRAGRANCE

Ten years later, Viktor&Rolf reveal the new advertising for their iconic fragrance, Flowerbomb.

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VIKTOR&ROLF MARIAGE

Launch of Viktor&Rolf Mariage.

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NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA

Marking the twenty-fifth anniversary in 2017, Viktor&Rolf showcases its spectacular and avant-garde creations in Australia for the first time in an exhibition organised by the National Gallery of Victoria.

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VIKTOR&ROLF FASHION ARTISTS 25 YEARS EXHIBITION

Celebration of 25 years body of work. Viktor&Rolf fashion artist 25 years is curated by Thierry-Maxime Loriot at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam.

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COVER COVER BOOK LAUNCH

Launch of Cover Cover by Irma Boon. Published by Phaidon

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HAUTE COUTURE SS19 ‘FASHION STATEMENTS'

An investigation into the expressive power of clothing.

FLOWERBOMB FRAGRANCES

Introduction of Anya Taylor-Joy as the inaugural ambassador of Viktor&Rolf ’s ‘Flowerbomb’ fragances.

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VIKTOR&ROLF x AUBADE

Introduction of Viktor&Rolf x Aubade Capsule collection, an inspired collaboration between modern lingerie experts and avant-garde fashion artists.

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V&R X MELISSA

Introduction of V&R x Melissa - a collection of shoes and bags crafted out of recyclable plastic and inspired by ‘Patchworks’ Haute Couture SS20 collection.

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VIKTOR&ROLF x CALIDA

Introduction of Viktor&Rolf x Calida Capsule collection, a truly green story - a 100% compostable collection for a better world.

SPICEBOMB INFRARED

Introduction of new male fragrance Spicebomb Infrared.

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V&R FRAGRANCES APAC AMBASSADOR

Introduction of Angelababy as Viktor&Rolf Fragrances Brand Ambassador in the Asia-Pacific region.

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FIRST ASIAN EXHIBITION METAFASHION

In Spring 2022 Viktor&Rolf launched the first Asian retrospective exhibition at Shenzhen’s Design Society, China. Entitled ‘MetaFashion’, the exhibition encompassed over 80 Haute Couture creations, curated by Pooky Lee, and exhibition design by Nathalie Crinière.

GOOD FORTUNE

Introduction of new Eau de Parfum Good Fortune.

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READY-TO-WEAR COLLECTION

Taking inspiration from Viktor&Rolf’s ‘Haute Fantaisie’ Haute Couture collection, the SS23 Ready To Wear collection translates conceptual Couture glamour into unexpected elegance with a modern and luxurious attitude.

FLOWERBOMB FRAGRANCES

Introduction of Emily Ratajkowski as the new face of Viktor&Rolf ’s ‘Flowerbomb’ fragances.

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HAUTE COUTURE SS23 ‘LATE STAGE CAPITALISM WALTZ'

Viktor&Rolf Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 presents a parade of dreamy, romantic tulle ballgowns, alluding to the grand tradition and golden days of mid-20th century Haute Couture.

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30 YEARS OF VIKTOR&ROLF

With Haute Couture AW23, Viktor&Rolf celebrated 30 years of conceptual glamour, spectacular beauty and provocative couture in an unexpected way.

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VIKTOR&ROLF 'SCISSORHANDS'

With Haute Couture AW23, Viktor&Rolf celebrated 30
years of conceptual glamour, spectacular beauty and provocative couture in an
unexpected way.

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'FASHION STATEMENTS’ MUNICH EXHIBITION

For the first time in Germany, a spectacularly staged retrospective with Viktor&Rolf’s most extraordinary and avant-garde works. ‘Fashion Statements’ encapsulates a comprehensive look through the oeuvre of fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, reflecting the duo’s passions, obsessions and singular vision.

Staging signature collections for over thirty years during Paris Fashion Week – ever since the first Haute Couture collection in Spring/Summer 1998 – Viktor&Rolf creations evoke a provocative spirit infused with surreal contrasts. Throughout their career, Viktor&Rolf have been identified by their radical conception, pushing the boundaries between art and fashion.

Dutch fashion artists Viktor&Rolf are highly connected to the world of arts and they have participated in numerous exhibitions from prestigious museums across the globe such us 'The Metropolitan Museum of Art', 'Barbican Art Gallery', 'Kyoto Costume Institute', 'Musée de la Mode et du Textile' and the 'National Gallery of Victoria', amongst others. On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the fashion house of Viktor&Rolf, the Kunsthal Museum in Rotterdam organized an exhibition in collaboration with the Dutch designers and Canadian curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot. The exhibition ‘Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years’ shows the elements that make their designs unique in the contemporary fashion world.

Viktor&Rolf is part of the OTB Group