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Performance art or fashion show? Henrik Vibskov’s SS24 show theatricalizes the runway

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Performance art or fashion show? Henrik Vibskov’s SS24 show theatricalizes the runway
  1. To celebrate his 20th anniversary of showing in Paris, Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov showcased his SS24 collection with an installation dubbed the ‘Vibskov Boxing Arena’. - Jannick Boerlum
  2. The show took place at Lycée Henri-IV secondary school’s private garden. - Jannick Boerlum
  3. The production-cum-fashion-show was made of fringed orange textiles. - Jannick Boerlum
  4. It began with eight performers dressed in orange, opening the textile canopies on both sides of a central boxing ring. - Jannick Boerlum
  5. The fashion performance, entitled ‘The Unboxing Waltz Tutorial’, was led by professional ring announcer Jahmarl Crick (also known as @KyleLondonnn), who introduced the models as fighters who took the stage. - Jannick Boerlum
  6. After stepping out, they were enveloped by the constantly changing canopies. - Jannick Boerlum
  7. The activation of the installation represented a low-tech yet dynamic intervention. - Jannick Boerlum
  8. It reaffirmed the designer’s signature blend of fashion and surrealistic theatre. - Jannick Boerlum
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  1. To celebrate his 20th anniversary of showing in Paris, Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov showcased his SS24 collection with an installation dubbed the ‘Vibskov Boxing Arena’. - Jannick Boerlum
  2. The show took place at Lycée Henri-IV secondary school’s private garden. - Jannick Boerlum
  3. The production-cum-fashion-show was made of fringed orange textiles. - Jannick Boerlum
  4. It began with eight performers dressed in orange, opening the textile canopies on both sides of a central boxing ring. - Jannick Boerlum
  5. The fashion performance, entitled ‘The Unboxing Waltz Tutorial’, was led by professional ring announcer Jahmarl Crick (also known as @KyleLondonnn), who introduced the models as fighters who took the stage. - Jannick Boerlum
  6. After stepping out, they were enveloped by the constantly changing canopies. - Jannick Boerlum
  7. The activation of the installation represented a low-tech yet dynamic intervention. - Jannick Boerlum
  8. It reaffirmed the designer’s signature blend of fashion and surrealistic theatre. - Jannick Boerlum
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Location
Map pointer 23 Rue Clovis, 75005 Paris, France
Brand
Henrik Vibskov
Production
Charly @ White Is White Productions

The SS24 show by Henrik Vibskov in Paris reaffirmed the designer’s signature blend of fashion and surrealistic theatre, utilizing a temporary textile installation and perfo

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