Hot off the Press - The House of Viktor & Rolf at the Barbican

Don't miss the stunning exhibition, showcasing the work of Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf, which is currently running at the Barbican Art Gallery in London.

Over the past 15 years Viktor & Rolf have taken the fashion world by storm with their particular blend of cool irony and surreal beauty. The House of Viktor & Rolf presents each of the designer's signature pieces from 1992 to now, shown in a specially commissioned and characteristically theatrical installation that dominates the entire Gallery. Highlights include pieces from Atomic Bomb, 1998–99, featuring dramatic mushroom cloud-like cushioned necklines and Russian Doll, 1999–2000, in which a single model was painstakingly dressed by Viktor & Rolf until she was gasping under 70 kilogrammes of exquisite haute couture.

A 256 page hardback book, the most comprehensive on the work of Viktor & Rolf to date, including 400 fashion photographers, catwalk images and exclusive illustrations and polaroids, is available at a special exhibition price of £32.95 (RRP £35).

As well as the book, a specially commissioned silk scarf by the designers, limited edition versions of their famous perfumes and exhibition postcards are also available at the exhibition shop. Viktor & Rolf have also selected a unique range of designer objects, books and curiosities that have inspired them.

The House of Viktor & Rolf
Dutch fashion design arrives at the Barbican
18 June 2008 - 21 September 2008
Barbican Art Gallery