In 1993, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, Dutch avant-garde designers began their journey of exploring human anatomy through couture works.
At that time, they created a look with raised shoulders, exagerated, and gave the effect of fear and worry to the wearer.
This collection is so experimental and surprising that it won an award at the Hyères Festival International des Arts de la Mode.
Now, they're reviving the idea that started their couture house almost three decades ago, with a collection featuring silhouettes reminiscent of Hollywood's version of Dracula.
The shoulder distortion is made higher, achieved by a crinoline-like technique supported by shoulder pads to keep the 'artificial shoulder' firmly in place as the model walks.
For Viktor & Rolf, anatomy is not a limitation for clothes.
"It is as if the human body is stretched to the maximum, glorifying the head and face while protecting the neck," he explained through a show note received by CNNIndonesia.com.
The Dracula tuxedo with the cape is one of the most iconic outfits in Hollywood. Taking this look as a starting point, most outfits are flashy and monochromatic with a 'gothic' feel.
Some tailored settings show how the head looks 'drowned'. It becomes different when this raised shoulder line is applied to the dress.
Its almost regal effect shows how a modification of just one part of the body through the same medium can give a different impression.
The muted colors play up the contrast of dark and light, with some subtle pastels, chalk whites and the occasional cherry red.
The sole décor can be found on the trio of floor-length evening gowns in black and white, pale pink and black.
Each is hand embroidered in the form of a silent withered flower, executed in fine pieces of fabric, beads, and sequins.
And for the third time, Melissa and Viktor&Rolf collaboration vegan shoes are complementary.