Iris van Herpen's designs have been showcased this week
We’re always on the lookout for new fashion trends to pick up on, and this is definitely a standout look.
3D printing technology is helping to bring designs to life.
Dutch designer, Iris van Herpen, introduced her couture collection this week in Paris which was inspired by wild nature.
Iris van Herpen's 3D fashion collectionThe former intern of Alexander McQueen created the looks using 3D printing technology from Belgian company Materalise, which has been developed thanks to EU research funding.
Speaking about the latest collection Sven Hermans, Account Manager for Materialise said: “For the first time we have worked with Iris van Herpen to produce a hybrid creation incorporating unique, transparent bone-like structures produced with Mammoth Stereolithography. Thanks to 3D printing the dresses are seamless and made to measure. It is exciting working with Iris van Herpen to bring her complex geometrical designs to life; 3D printing does what no other form of clothing manufacture can do when complex shapes need to be created quickly and as one piece.”
Iris van Herpen's 3D fashion collectionThe design was first created on a computer in collaboration with Isaie Bloch, a Belgian architect and CG artist, before being optimised for 3D printing using Materialise software.
At this point flaws or obstacles were fixed before work continued and the design was sent to the printer. The design was then brought to life using Mammoth Stereolithography, an additive manufacturing technique which creates objects layer by layer.
Iris van Herpen's 3D fashion collectionUV lasers scan the design into a liquid resin that hardens wherever the laser hits and the 3D object gradually comes to life.
Ms Van Herpen's avant garde designs are pushing the boundaries of fashion and the intricate design details are fairly reminiscent of the work Alexander McQueen will always be known for.
We can’t wait to see what she brings next.
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