The 2003 autumn collection by designers Viktor Horsting (1969) and Rolf Snoeren (1969), titled One Woman Show, was dedicated to the British actress Tilda Swinton (1960). The actress's unique performance and appearance has been an inspiration to the design couple for years. Swinton is not only a muse to the designers, the fashion duo see their relationship as a creative collaboration. In this context they asked her to write a poem, which resulted in a manifest for individuality. The actress opened the show, to the soundtrack of her own voice reading the poem. The models, who then one for one graced the catwalk, wore make-up that transformed them into copies of Swinton. The manifest for individuality, the clones and the presence of Swinton herself on the catwalk resulted in a surrealistic show. The starting point for One Woman Show was the typical wardrobe of the working woman, such as the blouse and jacket. Viktor & Rolf redefine the shapes and play with volume. They create a renewed silhouette by layering and repetition.
Title
Damesensemble 'One woman show: Karolina'
Artist
Viktor & Rolf (modehuis)
Viktor Horsting (ontwerper) (Geldrop 1969)
Rolf Snoeren (ontwerper) (Dongen 1969)
Dating
2003 - 2004
Material and technique
Object number
29789/001-012
Object type
dameskleding, ensemble, jas, broek, trui
Acquisition
aankoop met steun van de Mondriaan Stichting 2004
Dimensions
hoogte cm
breedte cm
diepte cm
Documentation
- The house of Viktor & Rolf, Caroline Evans and Susannah Frankel ; ed. by Jane Alison and Ariella Yedgar (London, 2008), p. 146, afb. in kleur, l.o.
- Uit de Mode : Collectie van het Centraal Museum, Ninke Bloemberg, Anne-Karlijn van Kasteren, Hanneke Adriaans ... [et al.] (Utrecht, 2017), p. 110, afb. in kleur p. 111
- Viktor & Rolf, par Viktor et Rolf (Amsterdam, 2003), p. 317, rechtsboven, afb. in kleur
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