Henrik Vibskov Modernizes the Nutcracker for His 2016 Fall/Winter Collection
Bold prints and patterns give new life to the traditional holiday toy.
Danish designer Henrik Vibskov showcased his usual avant-garde style for his 2016 Fall/Winter collection during Paris Fashion Week. Aptly dubbed “The Jaw Nuts Piece” the headpieces on the runway were just as much a part of the collection as the clothes. Taking a modern interpretation of the perennial nutcracker doll, the wooden heads of the toy were symbolized by whimsical hats and helmets. As the moving jaw of a nutcracker can produce an unpredictable sound, scattered prints and contrasting stripes represented the cacophony and chaotic sound of nutshells being crushed. Some key pieces included a color-blocked wool overcoat accompanied by a matching blazer and bottom, along with billowy one-pieces with brightly-hued prints cinched slightly below the waist. A nod to the traditional stylings of the nutcracker could also be seen as striped footwear and bound accessories across the body were sprinkled throughout the runway. Scroll through the looks above and shop for some of Henrik Vibskov’s items here.
