DEVOTED to the future of fashion, Iris Van Herpen’s SS18 Couture collection continues to pioneer modern materials, giving us an insight of what’s next for the fashion industry. Throughout the entirety of her career, Iris Van Herpen has used modern technology to inspire and expand her creative genius. With strong sci-Fi vibes, Herpen’s impressive choices of print and material reflect her previous collection. Fabric manipulation adds dimension, resembling her iconic 3D-printed garments.
Sheer jumpsuits and metallic print gracefully blur the lines between the human for and technology. Layers of laser-cut, irregular stripes in green shades work in collaboration with the revealed skin tones. Romantic silhouettes in fluid materials create movement, bringing the collection to life. Striking black and nude dresses bring an avant-garde statement, closely followed by a show stopping jumpsuit wrapping the head in a translucent wave.
Subtle strands of waved hair and sharp eye make up assist with pushing a sci-fi influence. Draped sleeves and platform shoes continue the conflict between futurism and femininity. Fabric manipulation is resurrected from the shows beginnings; curving ripples engulf the body, carefully placed to follow the models natural shape. The final look is a gravity defying sculpture that contributes to her ever-growing exploration of fusing fashion and technology.
by Todd Burns