The theme at The Viktor and Rolf Spring 2014 was a combination of a throwback to punk revival mixed with the classic schoolgirl uniform.
The pleat-heavy collection also featured studded collars, structured blazers, low-slung, shapely skirts, and tons of traditional plaid and tweed. The palette stuck to a range of navy, gray, white and black and the models walked the runway with minimal makeup and slicked back hair.
The occasional glimpse of skin, whether it be via a one-shouldered blazer-dress combo, or a sliver of midriff in a low-slung skirt, seemed clandestine in an otherwise very covered-up collection. However, despite the lack of skin-baring, the collection still managed to exude an air of sex appeal with its devil-may-care rock attitude. The overall collection was fitted, sharp and edgy-chic.
Punk-Inspired Schoolgirl Fashion
Viktor and Rolf Spring 2014 Offers Up Schoolgirl With a Twist
Trend Themes
1. Punk-inspired Fashion - Opportunity to create disruptive innovation in the fashion industry with clothing that combines punk-inspired edginess with classic styles.
2. Schoolgirl Chic - Potential for innovative designs in the fashion industry by drawing inspiration from the classic schoolgirl uniform.
3. Minimalistic Makeup - Opportunity to develop new makeup products that enhance natural beauty by offering minimalistic makeup options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Potential for new clothing lines that mix punk and classic styles to appeal to a wider audience.
2. Beauty - Opportunities to innovate and streamline natural-looking makeup products.
3. Education - Potential to collaborate with fashion designers to create school uniforms that incorporate edgy and modern styles.