Iris van Herpen

Biology as design

Iris van Herpen is a Dutch fashion designer whose work bridges haute couture, science, engineering, and digital fabrication. Her collections use 3D printing, laser cutting, resin casting, and experimental textiles to create sculptural garments inspired by biology, physics, and movement.

Van Herpen’s silhouettes often appear as living organisms—rippling, floating, or crystallizing around the body. Her innovations have expanded the possibilities of fashion as both craft and forward-looking technology.

Iris van Herpen is a Dutch couture designer known for 3D-printed garments and biomorphic, technologically driven silhouettes.

Iris van Herpen is a Dutch fashion designer known for technologically innovative couture, including 3D-printed and biomorphic garments.

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