# 3D Flower Petal Fashions The Iris Van Herpen 'Escapism' Collection is High-Tech High Fashion By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-van-herpen References: [filepmotwary](http://www.filepmotwary.com/2011/01/iris-van-herpen-couture-escapism-photos-by-michel-zoeter.html) & [irisvanherpen](http://www.irisvanherpen.com/) Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen is no stranger to fantastic [3D-printed fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing), and her fantastic 'Escapism' collection is a demonstration of her continuing to create this out-of-this-world designer clothing. Recently unveiled as a part of [couture week at Paris Spring/Summer 2011](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026), Iris Van Herpen's 'Escapism' collection is the exciting result of a collaboration between the innovative designer, architect Daniel Wildrign and a 3D-printed design label called '.MGX.' The collection's featured headpieces were designed by Stephen Jones. Check out the awesome pictures in this gallery to see more of her futuristic fashion pieces! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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:** The use of 3D printing technology to create high-tech and futuristic fashion pieces. - **Innovative Collabs:** Collaborations between designers, architects, and other creative professionals to produce disruptive fashion collections. - **Futuristic Fashion:** The rise of fashion designs that incorporate technology and innovative materials to create unique and futuristic aesthetic styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of 3D printing technology and collaborations to produce disruptive fashion designs. - **Architecture:** Architects can collaborate with fashion designers to create unique and innovative fashion collections that incorporate architectural principles and features. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can explore the potential of creating customized and high-tech fashion pieces through collaborations with fashion designers and architects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)