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The World of Viktor&Rolf. 30 Years of Haute Couture
The Musée des Arts décoratifs presents, from January 28 to July 4, 2027, "The World of Viktor&Rolf. 30 Years of Haute Couture," a major retrospective dedicated to the Dutch design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.
Musée des Arts décoratifs (Paris 1st)
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Initially conceived by the Kunsthalle Munich and curator Thierry-Maxime Loriot, in close collaboration with the Maison Viktor&Rolf, the adaptation of the exhibition presented in Paris retraces more than thirty years of work that has constantly pushed the boundaries between fashion, art, and performance.
Through more than 100 haute couture creations, their famous miniature dolls, archives, and immersive displays, the exhibition plunges the visitor into the singular universe of Viktor&Rolf. It highlights an approach where craftsmanship, theatricality, and conceptual innovation dialogue.
Since the early 1990s, Viktor&Rolf have occupied a unique place in the contemporary fashion landscape. Refusing the conventions of the traditional runway show, they conceive their collections as true artistic propositions, where clothing becomes a means of exploring the notions of identity, representation, and transformation. Worn by personalities such as Lady Gaga, Madonna, Tilda Swinton, Cardi B, and Cindy Sherman, their creations have contributed to redefining the relationships between haute couture and contemporary art, inspiring renowned visual artists such as Andreas Gursky and Cindy Sherman.
Organized in several thematic chapters, the exhibition "The World of Viktor&Rolf. 30 Years of Haute Couture" revisits the duo's most iconic projects: the Russian dolls, the manifesto dresses from the Fashion Statements collection, collaborations with the performing arts, experiments with perfume, as well as research dedicated to upcycling and the creative reuse of materials, and the latest runway shows never before exhibited. Designed as a unique immersive experience, the exhibition is accompanied by animated projections that extend the poetic, spectacular, and often irreverent universe of the designers.
More than a retrospective, "The World of Viktor&Rolf, 30 Years of Haute Couture" is presented as a conceptual artistic installation, inviting visitors to discover one of the most singular and inventive approaches in contemporary creation.
Our take on this event
Step into a surreal universe where high fashion meets avant-garde performance art across thirty years of bold creations. Beyond traditional runway looks, this exhibition showcases the boundary-pushing vision of a duo who redefined clothing as pure conceptual storytelling. It is a must-see for anyone captivated by craftsmanship that thrives on drama, humor, and pure creativity.
The Musée des Arts décoratifs hosts The World of Viktor&Rolf: 30 Years of Haute Couture from January 28 to July 4, 2027. This exhibition explores three decades of avant-garde design, highlighting the duo's unique fusion of fashion, art, and performance. Visitors can discover over 100 couture pieces, miniature dolls, and immersive installations that challenge traditional runway conventions. Whether you are a fashion enthusiast or an art lover, this career-spanning retrospective offers a deep dive into the duo's conceptual world. Entry prices range from 0 to 18 euros, and the museum is situated in the 1st arrondissement.
Located at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris, this major retrospective celebrates 30 years of Viktor&Rolf’s distinctive creative journey. Since the 1990s, the duo has consistently blurred the lines between contemporary art and fashion, transforming clothing into a vehicle for exploring identity and representation. This exhibition, curated in close collaboration with the fashion house and Thierry-Maxime Loriot, showcases over 100 couture creations alongside archival materials and immersive displays.
The installation is organized into thematic chapters that revisit iconic projects, including the famous "Fashion Statements" manifesto dresses, experiments in upcycling, and collaborations with the performing arts. Animated projections complement the displays, highlighting the duo's irreverent and poetic approach that has inspired renowned visual artists and celebrities alike.
Exhibition hours are Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, and Saturdays from 11:00 to 19:00. Tickets are available for purchase at a price ranging from 0 to 18 euros. The exhibition runs through July 4, 2027, offering a unique opportunity to witness the conceptual evolution of one of fashion’s most inventive pairings.
