Kinetic fashion is the overarching theme of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen's debut during Paris Haute Couture week. The collection is simply titled 'Hypnosis,' which is an apt name for the visual effects that the garments instill in those viewing them. Much like the rest of her designs, Iris van Herpen sets herself apart with her sculptural take and cross-industry-referencing motifs. This year's kinetic fashion is a great example. She drew inspiration from artist Anthony Howe. The main materials used for the silhouettes are enticing, to say the least — from "luminous silk organza and Duchesse-satin" to "aluminum and stainless steel."
The idea behind van Herpen's kinetic fashion is to call attention to patterns of nature, "reflecting [on] the beauty and complexity of our environment."
Stunningly Hypnotic Couture
Iris Van Herpen Boasts Kinetic Fashion for Paris Haute Couture Week
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Fashion - A trend towards fashion that incorporates sculptural and movement elements, which could potentially disrupt the traditional fashion industry and present opportunities for expanded collaborations with artists and engineers.
2. Cross-industry Motifs - A trend towards incorporating diverse elements from different industries as motifs in fashion design, which could lead to disruptive collaborations and innovation across industries.
3. Reflecting Nature's Patterns - A trend towards designing fashion that reflects the beauty and complexity of nature, opening up possibilities for sustainable materials and production processes that emulate natural patterns and forms.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Opportunities for innovation in fashion design, incorporating sculpture and movement elements and cross-industry motifs to create new aesthetics and experiences for customers.
2. Art - Opportunities for artistic collaborations and experimentation with fashion design, using textiles and materials as a medium for exploring new ideas and aesthetics.
3. Engineering - Opportunities for collaboration with fashion designers to create innovative materials, designs, and production processes that incorporate engineering principles and mimic the beauty and complexity of natural patterns.