First drop of Henrik Vibskov - PANOPTICON AND ON - SS12 has finally arrived our Copenhagen and Oslo Boutiques.
Known through the Benthamian concept of a circular building that plays with observation and self-observation, the word Panopticon derives from the greek “panoptus“, meaning fully visible, all-embracing in a single view. Taken out of the context of strict surveillance and control it was originally intended for, the circular "Panopticon And On“ stage re-arranges and subverts elements of this structure.
The Panopticon is divided into four rooms: a toilet, a lounge, a garage and a bedroom. Each room is connected via a door that the models have to pass when walking through the stage - a 360° installation. When the stage starts turning, the doors stay fixed in their position, subverting the aspect of mobility. A dynamic and counterdynamic element at the same time, serving simultaneously as passage and source of stability, and reflecting the all encompassing aspect of the view.
The SS12 collection itself plays with details from 19th century artisans, miners and carpenters (murer series, mine series, vest and dot blouse and room jacket). Apart from these more clear references, we still work in a very free spirited frame of creativity. We react immediately to inspiration, and we allow the collection to be inspired by what we find interesting throughout our process, no matter what kind of concept or world it refers to. Among the inspirational elements of the collection are a long list of arty nonsensical mechanical objects, children's books illustrations, imagery from films like "Delicatessen" or "Clockwork orange", and Steve McQueen.
The first drop will next week also hit our Boutique in NEW YORK and ONLINE.
Stay tuned, more collections coming soon.
The Panopticon print from the SS12 Collection is a lot of handmade painted spots in dark green, faded red and burned yellow. The Panopticon styles are great to mix with each other print on print or separately with clean color styles. The print are delight for spring and will make a splash of color in the Winter wardrobe. 
First drop of Henrik Vibskov - PANOPTICON AND ON - SS12 has finally arrived all our Boutiques; Copenhagen, Oslo, New York and Online.
Courage to sunglasses and hats, has for many seasons been Henrik Vibskovs motto.
This past Friday Henrik Vibskov shared his inspired SS 12 show in Copenhagen, premiering his Women's collection. Similar to his men's show in Paris he erected a turning installation with a series of doors that models walked in and out of.
