# 3D-Printed Womenswear Iris van Herpen's Latest Collection Features 3D-Printed Garments By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-garments References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/10/01/iris-van-herpen-magnetic-motion-spring-summer-2015-fashion-collection-3d-printing-magnets/) & [irisvanherpen](http://www.irisvanherpen.com/) For her Spring/Summer 2015 collection, Dutch designer Iris van Herpen unveiled [3D-printed garments and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops) made with magnets. Herpen was inspired after a visit to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, a Swiss research facility that creates magnetic fields so great, they exceed the earth's by 20,000. Herpin's collection came to life with the help of architect Philip Beesley and artist Jolan van der Wiel, with whom Herpin collaborated previously on a collection of [magnetic dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing). Speaking of the collection, which is titled 'Magnetic Motion,' Herpin said, "I find beauty in the continual shaping of chaos, which clearly embodies the primordial power of nature's performance." The garments were created by shaping materials infused with magnets, ensuring that no two pieces were created identical. The intricacies of the garments were achieved by employing high-level techniques, such as [injection-molding and laser cutting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable garments and accessories. - **Magnetic Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop clothing and accessories that incorporate magnets for functional and aesthetic purposes. - **High-tech Garment Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine advanced techniques like injection-molding and laser cutting to push the boundaries of garment design and manufacturing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace new technologies to revolutionize the fashion industry and create unique and sustainable products. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the power of 3D printing technology to transform various industries, including fashion, by enabling customization and rapid prototyping. - **Material Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and their properties to create innovative fashion designs that combine aesthetics and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Custom Bridal Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-aimants.md)