Gegründet wurde das Unternehmen im Jahr 1993 von den niederländischen Designern Viktor Horsting und Rolf Snoeren, Viktor&Rolf ist weltweit anerkannt für seinen konzeptionellen, theatralischen und innovativen Ansatz in der Mode, der Haute Couture, Prêt-à-porter, Brautmode und Düfte umfasst. Zu den kultigsten Kollektionen des Hauses gehören Russian Doll (1999), Fashion Statements (Haute Couture Frühjahr/Sommer 2019) und Late Stage Capitalism Waltz (Haute Couture Frühjahr/Sommer 2023). Vor kurzem hat die Frühling/Sommer 2026 Haute Couture Kollektion, Diamond Kite, das Thema des Fliegens erforscht, was in einem Finale gipfelte, das buchstäblich in die Luft ging. In Zusammenarbeit mit L’Oréal wurde im Jahr 2005 der ikonische Duft Flowerbomb eingeführt, der heute ein weltweiter Bestseller ist. Zusammen mit der fortgesetzten Entwicklung von bedeutenden internationalen Ausstellungen, einschließlich Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years in der Kunsthal Rotterdam, Fashion Statements in der Kunsthalle München (2024) und dem High Museum of Art in Atlanta (2025-2026), unterstreichen diese Meilensteine den anhaltenden Einfluss der Marke auf die globale Mode-Landschaft.

IM Mentorship Programme 

Istituto Marangoni Paris is proud to announce a new collaboration with Viktor&Rolf, the internationally renowned fashion house celebrated for its visionary approach and experimental creativity. Through this new Industry Project, students will tackle a real-world creative challenge under the mentorship of the brand’s founders, Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.

The project will focus on the Spring/Summer 2028 Womenswear Ready-to-Wear collection. Fashion Design students will be invited to interpret Viktor&Rolf’s creative universe by developing a strong creative direction, designing three key-look prototypes, producing both digital and printed lookbooks, and imagining an innovative presentation concept for Paris Fashion Week that goes beyond the traditional runway show. The project will launch in November with an exclusive masterclass on the Paris campus led by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.

Together, they will introduce the house’s creative philosophy and present the project brief. Throughout the project, students will benefit from two online mentoring sessions with the Viktor&Rolf design team before presenting their final work in Paris to representatives of the maison. The collaboration also offers exceptional career opportunities, reflecting Viktor&Rolf’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent.

The winning student will be awarded an internship within the house’s RTW Bridal Design department in Amsterdam. In addition, all participants will receive privileged access to Viktor&Rolf’s upcoming Couture exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. Two or three selected students will also have the opportunity to work backstage as dressers during the Spring/Summer 2027 Ready-to-Wear showroom in Paris from October.

« This collaboration reflects Istituto Marangoni Paris’ commitment to building strong connections with leading players in the fashion industry. Beyond its academic dimension, the project creates a meaningful dialogue between education and creative practice, giving students the opportunity to engage directly with Viktor&Rolf’s vision while exploring the future of ready-to-wear fashion. » Valérie Berdah-Levy, Chief Operating Officer - France & UK