# Hybrid 3D-Printed Couture Iris van Herpen's Ludi Naturae Collection Blends 3D Prints and Textiles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludi-naturae References: [vogue](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2018-couture/iris-van-herpen) & [irisvanherpen](http://www.irisvanherpen.com/haute-couture/ludi-naturae) Iris van Herpen, one of the leaders in [3D-printed fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition), recently launched her Spring 2018 couture collection called 'Ludi Naturae.' Although many of the designer's previous collections have drawn inspiration from the natural world, with this one, Iris van Herpen describes that "I zoomed out and looked at the earth from above." This look at nature from a bird’s-eye view resulted in a variety of [dresses and jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen) that combine both 3D printing and free-flowing textiles. Unlike many [3D-printed garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) that sit unnaturally on the body, the pieces from the Ludi Naturae collection are designed to fit the body beautifully, often leaving one to question where the body ends and the lines of the clothing begin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid 3D Printing:** The combination of 3D printing and textiles in fashion allows for unique and innovative designs. - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Drawing inspiration from the natural world creates a new trend in the fashion industry. - **Seamless Body-responsive Clothing:** Designing garments that fit the body seamlessly blurs the line between clothing and the human form. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate 3D printing and nature-inspired designs to create cutting-edge collections. - **Textiles:** The textile industry can explore new ways to combine traditional fabrics with 3D printing technology. - **Technology:** The technology industry can contribute to the development of advanced 3D printing techniques for fashion applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Biomorphic Travel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-systems.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md)