Of the many up-and-coming designers to showcase their Fall/Winter 2016 projects at New York Fashion Week, one particularly intriguing collection comes from Ohne Titel and explores 3D printing fashion.
The Ohne Titel collection takes inspiration from the delicate textures and colors of moth wings. Many of the garments featured mixed materials and fabrication techniques, including knitting, weaving and 3D-printing. When the fabric of the garments is examined up close, it resembles the many links in a chainmail armor, which leaves space for embellishments to be added on top. For the creation of the dress and vest in the collection, 3D printing service Shapeways was consulted in order to bring the concepts to life on the runway.
Alexis Walsh and threeASFOUR were also among those who showcased their visions with 3D printing fashion at NYFW.
Printed Mixed Media Garments
Ohne Titel Explores 3D Printing Fashion with Shapeways
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing Fashion - Innovative designers are incorporating 3D printing technology into fashion designs, offering new opportunities for customization and creative expression.
2. Mixed Media Apparel - Fashion collections that blend traditional fabrication techniques, such as weaving and knitting, with modern technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting are changing the face of the apparel industry.
3. Embellished Garments - Garments with designs reminiscent of chainmail armor provide a unique canvas for innovative embellishments, from 3D-printed details to other forms of ornamentation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The incorporation of 3D printing technology and mixed materials into apparel design presents an opportunity for designers to create more unique and customized products.
2. 3D Printing Services - Service providers like Shapeways are able to leverage the growing interest in 3D printing fashion to expand their offerings and reach new customers in the fashion industry.
3. Apparel Manufacturing - To keep up with new trends like mixed media and 3D printing in fashion, apparel manufacturers need to invest in new technologies and techniques to remain competitive and meet evolving consumer demands.