Product Description

Famed for their high-concept catwalk shows and extravagant collections, the radical Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf have taken the fashion world by storm over the last 15 years. This sumptuously produced book is the most comprehensive exploration of Viktor & Rolf's work to date, and includes an essay by the fashion historian Caroline Evans, an interview with the designers, a detailed biography and perceptive texts on each collection. Particular attention is given to signature looks from such collections as Atomic Bomb and Russian Doll, which showcase the duo s unique blend of cool irony and surreal beauty. Featuring style shots by some of the world s most celebrated photographers, catwalk images, behind-the-scenes snapshots and portraits, The House of Viktor & Rolf is a stunning tribute to two of the most original designers in haute couture.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18297 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Review
'the definitive guide to the Dutch fashion duo' --Elle Decoration, September, 2008

'The most comprehensive exploration of Viktor & Rolf's work to date.' 'Featuring style shots, catwalk images, behind- the- scenes snapshots and portraits, this is a stunning tribute to the most original designers in haute couture.' --Book News (Netherlands) 5- 15 November 2008

'The most comprehensive exploration of Viktor & Rolf's work to date.' 'Featuring style shots, catwalk images, behind- the- scenes snapshots and portraits, this is a stunning tribute to the most original designers in haute couture.' --Book News (Netherlands) 5- 15 November 2008

About the Author
Caroline Evans is Professor of Fashion History and Theory at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design at the University of the Arts London. Susannah Frankel is Fashion Editor of The Independent newspaper.

Customer Reviews

The House of Viktor & Rolf
I am working on a project about Viktor & Rolf and this has been a wonderful and complete source of information. For fans of the dutch designers, for people who are interested in avant-garde fashion or simply for people who appreciate creativity, ideas and visually interesting concepts - you'll love this book!
The book includes an introduction by professor and researcher of 20th century and contemporary fashion Caroline Evans, an interview with Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren reflecting on the 15 years of their career by Susannah Frankel, and A LOT of beautiful and detailed photographs and illustrations of each collection they've done, since their first 1993 "Hyères" collection to their Autumn/Winter 2008/09 "No" collection. The book also includes portraits of the duo, a list of the important events of their career in chronological order, the exhibit list of The House Of Viktor & Rolf exhibition, pictures of the making of the exhibition dolls and a very useful (for me at least) list of publications for further reading. I was very pleased with this book and highly recommend it!

The House of Viktor & Rolf
Having attended the The House of Viktor & Rolf exhibition at the Barbican Centre in 2008, I was absolutely enthralled to get a copy of the book since it offers vivid pictorial reminders of how absoutely amazing the exhibits were. As a designer, I am always looking for inspiration and this book is like a fashion bible for those who want to see real cutting edge design. For those who were unable to attend the exhibition, this book offers a very useful synopsis of the event and stands out as an exceptional piece of reference material.