Sabina
2015
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
2015
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Sabina is a 2015 unspecified by Viktor & Rolf, depicting Applique, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This outfit on a mannequin looks like a mix of fabric and art. The skirt is black with red and white painted splashes, some shaped like stars. A white top peeks out from under a draped beige jacket, and a dark blue belt sits at the waist. The whole thing feels a little messy on purpose, like someone threw together different ideas. The painted stars on the skirt stand out—they’re not sewn on but look like they’re part of the fabric. The jacket’s sleeves are tied back, showing off the bold colors underneath. Next, check out appliqué to see how artists and designers use fabric layers like this.
Viktor & Rolf turned fashion into wearable art long before it was common. Their silk dress Sabina, painted in 2005, floats like a ghost in daylight, its folds catching light like watercolor on silk. The duo—no dates on…
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