Damesensemble 'One woman show: Karolina'
The 2003 autumn collection by designers Viktor Horsting (1969) and Rolf Snoeren (1969), titled <EM>One Woman Show</EM>, 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 <EM>One Woman Show</EM> 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.
