Spring 2010 RTW - Viktor & Rolf

Why is it that Project Runway designers are always admonished not to produce looks that are too theatrical or "costumey," when in the real world we see it on a fairly regular basis? For example, Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf's Spring 2010 collection, which should be called "Tulle Academy." It's all very interesting and sculptural, but I can't see anyone making the investment in any of these pieces, nor wearing them, apart from perhaps the pink gown towards the end.

Paris Fall '09 Fashion Week - Viktor & Rolf

Dutchmen Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren was more into statuary than fashion when they designed this collection of pleats and drapes in mostly stiff fabrics. I understand why they chose to whiten the models' faces, but it really didn't work.

Here are some of my favorite looks from the collection.