Anyway.. I was just reading about Victor & Rolf designing for the opera. The opera part doesn't really concern me much, but their creations are amazingly theatrical and dramatic....typical, and that's what I love about them.
V&R have collaborated with Robert Wilson and have created jaw dropping costumes for the upcoming production of "Der Freischutz” (The Freeshooter) by Carl Maria Von Weber at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden in Germany (May 30th).
The costumes have been bling blinged with more than one million Swarovski crystals to catch the light perfectly in every angle. V&R used organza, silk, satin and lurex in bright eye popping colours. They were inspired by traditional Germanic dress, including Dimdl and Lederhose fashioned from black neoprene.
I suggest you read the interview on The Moment, and watch the video behind the scenes on Dazed & Confused.. pretty damn amazing.
Oh how whimsical.. I think it's about time I went to the opera. Would someone like to go on a date? Perhaps we can dance outside the theatre and have McDonald's afterwards a la Sex and The City?
xx-LJ
Oh how whimsical.. I think it's about time I went to the opera. Would someone like to go on a date? Perhaps we can dance outside the theatre and have McDonald's afterwards a la Sex and The City?
xx-LJ
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I read about this in the Times, yes. When you think about it-- fashion is such a good match for opera. It's all about over the top story lines, divas and DRAMA. Love their names, love their drama.
I love V&R too. They seem to have so much fun with their designs, and that's what fashion is all about x
OH God. This show is going to look absolutely amazing. I wish I could catch it in person. Someone needs to document the show.
i'd go on a date with you anyday. we even almost had macdonalds today. hillbillies instead i suppose! xx
I would love to see this. What a perfect platform for their creations
great pics. music is my issue too these days, not exactly opera though. Dancing outside and finishing with a big Mac sounds way more fun. I wonder why...
The masks look very intriguing!!
I love Viktor and Rolf, designers that inject a healthy dose of theatrics and whimsy are far superior. Now that i think about it, fashion and opera are a good mix.
I know what you mean about the music illiteracy thing. I play Piano and clarinet on a highly competitive level so my constant playing of it and listening to exclusively classical music satiates my need for music. I know nothing about non classical music.
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