From Dutch Roots to Global Fame
Wamel, 1984. A village where silence speaks louder than style. That’s where Iris van Herpen’s story begins. No glitter. No gloss. Just hands that wanted to create. ArtEZ in Arnhem gave her the tools and Alexander McQueen gave her the spark. In 2007, she launched her own label and never looked back.
Blending fashion with technology
Van Herpen doesn’t sew – she codes. Her dresses are algorithms rendered in silk: 3D-printed, laser-cut, digitally born. Her designs are inspired by nature, science, and architecture. And they aren’t just made to be worn, they’re made to be witnessed.
A favorite among celebrities and museums
Björk, Gaga. Beyoncé. Icons who wear her work. Her pieces hang in closets, as well as cathedrals of culture: the Met, V&A and Palais de Tokyo. She’s simply a phenomenon.
Sustainability and ethical innovation
Van Herpen thinks beyond the runway. She experiments with materials that vanish without guilt – they’re biodegradable and scientifically sound. She collaborates with researchers, biologists and visionaries. Her message is simple: beauty should never cost the Earth.
Redefining the future of fashion
For Iris van Herpen fashion is more than a trend – it’s a language. It’s a language that challenges conventions and opens new worlds. She proves couture can be smart, soulful, and sustainable. She’s in fact already wearing the future.
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