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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Rachel Dixon

Viktor & Rolf at Paris fashion week

Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Viktor & Rolf at Paris fashion week: The Dutch design duo are known for their spectacular shows, and this was no exception Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Audiences expecting a characteristic dose of the surreal were certainly not disappointed Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Ballgowns were made from bushy layers of tulle Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Dresses were cut and sliced to fit the theme of 'credit crunch couture'. They were cutting back - geddit? Photograph: Alain Gil-Gonzalez/Empics Entertainment
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Some resembled Emmental Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
The designers took the bold shoulder trend to extremes Photograph: Alain Gil-Gonzalez/Empics Entertainment
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
The makeup wasn't for the shy and retiring, either Photograph: Jacques Brinon/AP
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren themselves Photograph: Alain Gil-Gonzalez/Empics Entertainment
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Shoes were more low-key, and included this particularly beautiful pair Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Boots, however, were not for the fainthearted Photograph: Dominique Charriau/WireImage.com
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Roisin Murphy shows how the look translates to the street (or not) Photograph: Eric Ryan/Getty Images
Viktor & Rolf: Viktor & Rolf
Well, it's one way to make a grand exit Photograph: Sipa Press/Rex Features
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