The spirit of neoteric fashion is embodied by the dynamic creativity of Iris Van Herpen designs.
Boasting a background in dance and education in fashion design, Iris Van Herpen is graced with the ability to take the tradition of couture to a new level by combining it with novel textile technology. For instance, the designer explored 3D printing in her VOLTAGE collection this Spring 2013 couture season.
Each creation by the Dutch designer incorporates other forms of art, going beyond fashion to infuse her creations with architectural, cultural and technology inspirations. From dresses that resemble splashes of water to macabre mummy-inspired garments, the design ethos of Iris Van Herpen designs adheres to consistent modernization. With her ability to transforming the archaic, Iris Van Herpen stands out as a contributor to couture's renaissance.
20 Sculptural Iris Van Herpen Designs
From Electrifying 3D Ensembles to Gravity-Defying Couture:
Alexandra Serrano — Apr 23, 2013 — Fashion
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Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth
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Sculptural Haute Couture
The Iris Van Herpen SS11 Collection Combines Fine Art With High Fashion
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Parisian-Glam Photoshoots
The Tanya Dziahileva for L'Officiel November 2011 Editorial is Stunning
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Gravity-Defying Couture
Iris Van Herpen's Fall 2011 Collection is Eloquent
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Fairytale Queen Fashion
The Iris Van Herpen 2012 Collection is Fantastically Royal
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Fantastical Frozen Fashion
The Iris Van Herpen SS10-11 Collection is a Crystallized Treat
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Electrifying 3D Ensembles
The Iris van Herpen Spring Couture 2013 Defines Novel Garment Silhouette
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Twisted Coil Booties
Iris Van Herpen and United Nude Create a Pair of Hoof-Like Heels
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Futuristic Metallic Fashion
The Iris Van Herpen A/W10 Collection is Intricately Fierce
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Haute 3D-Printed Frocks
VOLTAGE Fashion Collection Unveils Couture 3D Printed Dresses
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3D Flower Petal Fashions
The Iris Van Herpen 'Escapism' Collection is High-Tech High Fashion
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Medieval Fashion Art
Frederik Lieberath Captures the Old-Fashioned Days
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Barb-Boasting Booties
The Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' Collection is Sharply Venomous
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Mummified Fashion
Iris van Herpen's 'Mummification' Fall 2009 Collection
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Freakish Monochrome Shoots
The Dewi Driegen V Magazine Online Shoot is Black and White Bizarre
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Splashing Liquid Frocks
This Translucent Dress by Iris van Herpen Mimics Water
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Refinery Smoke Inspired Fashion
Van Herpens Spring 2009 Collection
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Chained-Up Booties
Iris van Herpen's Crystallization Collection is Rockstar Footwear
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Caged-In Couture Captures
The Swanny by Klaas Jan Kliphuis for Schon! #15 Shoot is Sultry
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Sculptural Style Galleries
The Iris Van Herpen Groninger Museum Exhibit is Avant-Garde
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The Ali Larrey 'Brides' Photoshoot is Delightfully Decadent
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The Alicia Kuczman by Bruna Castanheira L'Officiel Spread is Strong
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The DENTELLE Lampshades by Samuel Bernier are Full of Character
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Spilt Personality Heels
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Electrifying 3D Ensembles
The Iris van Herpen Spring Couture 2013 Defines Novel Garment Silhouette
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Twisted Coil Booties
Iris Van Herpen and United Nude Create a Pair of Hoof-Like Heels
Gorgeous Gold Accessory Shots
The Paula Patton Harper's Bazaar Arabia December 2011 Shoot is Glam
Dynamically Textured Fashion
The Balenciaga AW10 Collection Explodes with Detail
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The Iris Van Herpen A/W10 Collection is Intricately Fierce
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Fruit-Infused Lingerie
The L'Officiel Paris November 2011 Issue Gets Wildly Tempting
Haute 3D-Printed Frocks
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3D Flower Petal Fashions
The Iris Van Herpen 'Escapism' Collection is High-Tech High Fashion
Avant-Garde Silhouettes
'Wanda Seldon' by Mariya Sabotinova Explores Shapes & Negative Space
Strappy Architectural Pumps
The United Nude Spring Summer 2010 Collection
Medieval Fashion Art
Frederik Lieberath Captures the Old-Fashioned Days
Wacky Wig Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Singapore November 2011 Issue is Steamy
Cute Cartoon Campaigns
The Stella McCartney Fall 2010 Ads Have a Touch of Whimsy
Barb-Boasting Booties
The Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' Collection is Sharply Venomous
Monochrome Femme Fatale Shoots
The Greg Lotus Haute Living September 2011 Editorial is Eerie
Female Fencing Photography
Maciej Boryna's 'Ghost in the Shell' is Stark and Apocalyptic
Candy-Colored Formal Fashions
The Lily Zhi for Kenton Magazine December 2011 Shoot is Flirty
Skirt-Flaring Fashion
The Cacharel A/W 10-11 Collection is Femininely Floral and Frilly
Fierce Fashion Student Showcases
The Dazed Digital Central St. Martins Shoot is Bold
Freakish Monochrome Shoots
The Dewi Driegen V Magazine Online Shoot is Black and White Bizarre
Seductive Monochrome Portraits
The Juliana Forge Helmet Magazine 2 Shoot is Greyscale Great
Futuristic Flatpack Footwear
United Nude Moon Life Shoes are a Fashion Fit to Bring to Mars
Low-Cost 3D Printers
Joseph Morris Discusses a Future with Personal Fabrication Technology
Modern Medieval Fashion
The Chanel Fall 2010 Haute Couture Collection is Old World Chic
3D Anguished Body Chandeliers
The Luc Merx Fall of the Damned Lamp is Intricately Detailed
Reptile-Themed Photography
The Ones2Watch 'The Chameleon' Editorial by Catherine Conroy
Bewitching Black Lookbooks
The Harper's Bazaar November 2011 Issue is Fiesty and Fresh
Cloudy Floral Fashion
'The Yesterday Skin' Brings Vintage Pieces to Hong Kong
Chained-Up Booties
Iris van Herpen's Crystallization Collection is Rockstar Footwear
Silent Film Spreads
Dazed & Confused's Ada Minola Editorial Stars Model Anna de Rijk
Coiled Corsette Fashion
‘Radiation Invasion' by Iris van Herpen is Space Age
Fashion House Art Exhibits
'The World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk'
Caged-In Couture Captures
The Swanny by Klaas Jan Kliphuis for Schon! #15 Shoot is Sultry
Poised Fashion Campaigns
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Glove-Hat Ensembles
The Elle China November 2011 Issue Glams up with Leather
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The Iris Van Herpen Groninger Museum Exhibit is Avant-Garde
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