# Splashing Liquid Frocks This Translucent Dress by Iris van Herpen Mimics Water By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translucent-dress References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/23/crystallize-water-dress-by-iris-van-herpen-daphne-guinness-and-nick-knight/) & [irisvanherpen](http://www.irisvanherpen.com/) Iris van Herpen's translucent dress imitates water in its clear and splash-like aesthetics. She bases the dress on the idea that dresses of the future might just be intangible -- fabric that is made of non-materials. The dresses pictured are both visualizations and taken from other Iris van Herpen's collections. The actual [water dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light) project is set to be a surprise as none of the material details have been revealed. SHOWstudio is scheduled to display the dress at an [exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition) in June. They also plan on streaming it live for those who can't make the show. It would certainly take a brave woman to rock clothing that is made to look like water. Such a translucent dress does not allow you to hide anything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 86% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Translucent Fashion:** The trend of creating translucent garments that imitate natural elements like water, providing a new level of visual and sensory experience for the wearer. - **Non-material Fabrics:** The trend of using non-materials to create intangible fabrics, transforming the concept of traditional clothing and exploring new possibilities in fashion design. - **Streaming Fashion Exhibits:** The trend of live-streaming fashion exhibits, allowing a wider audience to experience and engage with the latest fashion designs and concepts. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of translucent materials and non-material fabrics to create innovative and visually striking designs that redefine traditional clothing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can develop new techniques and materials to produce translucent and intangible fabrics that meet the demands of emerging fashion trends. - **Event Streaming:** The event streaming industry can cater to the growing demand for live-streaming fashion exhibits, providing virtual accessibility and immersive experiences for fashion enthusiasts worldwide. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Water Ripples-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-ripples-chair.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md)