With her newest bespoke shoe designs, Iris van Herpen continues to show that 3D printing will become more than just a novelty for the fashion industry. Iris van Herpen is one of the most talented designers when it comes to the creation of 3D-printed fashion and footwear. Her work often features juxtaposing elements, such as high-tech components and handicraft details, or man-made and natural elements. The latter is especially evident in her latest 'Hacking Infinity' collaboration with 3D Systems.
The crystal formations on the back of her 3D-printed shoes were created with an Accura Clearvue (SLA) material, chosen for its translucency and ability to replicate fine details. Inspired by the accessories in this collection, 3D Systems has plans to create a line of accessories that will be available through Cubify for all to print.
Crystalline 3D-Printed Shoes
Iris van Herpen's Bespoke Shoes Blend Natural & Man-Made Forms
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Fashion - The integration of 3D printing technology into the fashion industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities in terms of customization, design complexity, and sustainability.
2. Hybrid Design - The fusion of high-tech components and handicraft details in fashion opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating unique, visually striking products with a blend of man-made and natural elements.
3. Translucent Materials - The use of translucent materials in 3D-printed fashion and accessories allows for the replication of fine details and offers disruptive innovation opportunities in terms of visual aesthetics and material experimentation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by 3D printing, hybrid design, and translucent materials to create cutting-edge, customizable products.
2. Footwear - Incorporating 3D-printed elements and hybrid design approaches into footwear production opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating futuristic, personalized shoes with a combination of natural and man-made forms.
3. Accessories - The accessories industry can leverage the use of 3D printing technology and translucent materials to offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the creation of intricately designed, customizable accessories with a mix of modern and traditional elements.