Victoria Tomas SS24
"Becoming a mother of a boy in March 22 and a girl in July 23 was an astonishing lesson of women's strength, patients and power, but also a number of challenges that fuse a mutual passion and love. I see this collection as a dedication to a strong, smart, sexy and beautiful human being that combine both nature and modernity, wearing the clothes that serve them and also can be a precious jewelry." - Victoria
"We are energized by an idea of having serpents in the collection for a long time, representing a symbol of creative life force, fertility, transformation and eternity. We invite you to immerse into a "dark beautiful" atmosphere of the season following Victoria Tomas essential boy girl codes." - Tomas
It was my first Victoria/Tomas show and I was beyond excited. I have been following this brand for years and have written about them a few times. This is the first time I get to attend in person and I was ready to go! Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I can see what all the fuss is about from look number one. All I could think was that it's unexpected.
A white dress with cutouts in the sleeves and silver metal grommets throughout whizzed past me on the runway. Then the second look on a platinum haired model was a button down shirt jacket that was a bit boxy in structure with applique flowers that look like shadows on the white shirt. Subsequent looks followed that same semi sporty look. Patch pockets with silver snap closures, slits and cut outs and grommeted elastic built-in belts. A softer look was also introduced with fringe and exaggerated openings and deep draped necklines.
Everything about this collection feels slightly extreme. Exaggerated openings, leather, grommets and snakes paired with metal chains. Somehow within all of these extremities, there's still a very soft feminine voice that speaks through it. It's like the woman who is ready for everything and anything. Ready to jump into action to save the world but also do it in a leather halter top.