Iris Van Herpen, a Dutch designer who started 3D-printing collections far before it became popular, decided to live 3D-print a dress on the runway during her Spring/Summer 2016 show. Paris Fashion Week was home to many odd and elaborate runway presentations, however, having a robotic arm live 3D-print a dress on top of a model certainly may win most creative.
The model who was chosen to lay on stage during the show was Game of Thrones actress, Gwendoline Christie. As if the stunt wasn't attention-grabbing enough, the model known best for her beloved medieval performance garnered even more buzz. The robotic arms were not only prepped to live 3D-print materials but also to laser cut and weave the final geometric garment together.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Live 3D Printing
- The trend of live 3D printing on the runway opens up opportunities for fashion designers to showcase innovative and customizable garments in real-time.
- Robotic Arm Technology
- The use of robotic arms in fashion shows presents disruptive innovation opportunities to automate garment production and create intricate designs with precision.
- Integration of Technology and Fashion
- The integration of 3D printing and robotic arm technology in fashion shows signifies the growing trend of merging technology and fashion for futuristic and avant-garde creations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion and Apparel
- The fashion and apparel industry can leverage live 3D printing and robotic arm technology to revolutionize the way garments are designed and produced.
- 3D Printing Technology
- The 3D printing technology industry can seize the opportunity to partner with fashion designers and develop advanced printing systems tailored for the fashion industry.
- Robotics and Automation
- The robotics and automation industry can explore partnerships with fashion brands to integrate robotic arm technology in garment production and expand their applications in the fashion sector.
