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Printed Biomimicry Dresses

threeASFOUR Unveiled Two Printed Fashion Designs at NYFW

— February 23, 2016 — Tech
At New York Fashion Week this year, threeASFOUR unveiled two 3D-printed fashion designs that take inspiration from the natural world. The two pieces, Harmonograph and Pangolin, are included in the fashion label's Biomimicry collection and represent the "possibilities unfolding at the intersection of fashion, design and technology." Harmonograph is a dress that curves around the body in three spiral forms, emulating the Fibonacci sequence. Pangolin is a dress that borrows from a classic threeASFOUR design, but reimagines it in a new form that involves many interlocking wave-like pieces.

For the creation of these two dynamic pieces, threeASFOUR collaborated with designer Travis Fitch and Stratasys, a 3D printer manufacturer.

Beyond simply existing as avant-garde pieces on runways, 3D printing is filtering into mainstream fashion with a number of easy-to-customize footwear pieces.
Trend Themes
1. Biomimicry Fashion - The use of biomimicry in fashion design opens up disruptive innovation opportunities to create garments inspired by the natural world.
2. 3D Printing in Fashion - The integration of 3D printing in fashion allows for the production of intricate and customized pieces, revolutionizing the industry.
3. Intersection of Fashion, Design, and Technology - The convergence of fashion, design, and technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovation that blends creativity and technical advancements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can leverage biomimicry concepts and 3D printing technology to create unique and sustainable clothing designs.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry has the potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing methods, especially in the field of fashion and apparel.
3. Fashion Technology - The intersection of fashion and technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities to create smart and interactive garments.
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