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About The Book
An overview of Iris van Herpen's work. On the basis of 100 dresses, the book immerses you in Van Herpen's sensory universe uniting fashion, contemporary art, design and science.
"Dive into the 'not-so-usual' world of Iris van Herpen and her 16-Year Evolution! 'Sculpting The Senses' isn't just a display of her iconic designs; it's a captivating exploration of her visionary fashion revolution." — Buro 24/7 Middle East
“Fashion is an instrument for change, to shift us emotionally. Through biomimicry I look at the forces behind the forms in nature, these patterns and natural cycles are my guide to explore new forms of femininity for a more conscious and sustainable fashion for the future.” - Iris van Herpen
Sculpting the Senses offers an overview of Iris van Herpen's work over the past 16 years. It not only shows the most iconic designs, but also explores her forward-looking vision of fashion on a deeper level. On the basis of 100 dresses, it becomes clear how much the designer challenges our vision of "Haute Couture". Sculpting the Senses immerses you in Van Herpen's sensory universe and unites fashion, contemporary art, design and science on the basis of nine themes that together form the essence of Van Herpen's work.
"Dive into the 'not-so-usual' world of Iris van Herpen and her 16-Year Evolution! 'Sculpting The Senses' isn't just a display of her iconic designs; it's a captivating exploration of her visionary fashion revolution." — Buro 24/7 Middle East
“Fashion is an instrument for change, to shift us emotionally. Through biomimicry I look at the forces behind the forms in nature, these patterns and natural cycles are my guide to explore new forms of femininity for a more conscious and sustainable fashion for the future.” - Iris van Herpen
Sculpting the Senses offers an overview of Iris van Herpen's work over the past 16 years. It not only shows the most iconic designs, but also explores her forward-looking vision of fashion on a deeper level. On the basis of 100 dresses, it becomes clear how much the designer challenges our vision of "Haute Couture". Sculpting the Senses immerses you in Van Herpen's sensory universe and unites fashion, contemporary art, design and science on the basis of nine themes that together form the essence of Van Herpen's work.
Product Details
- Publisher: Lannoo Publishers (December 15, 2023)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9789401496063
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Raves and Reviews
"Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses is a breathtaking journey through fifteen years of visionary couture, where art, science, and nature converge in garments that don’t just dress the body—they awaken it."
– Private Air Magazine
“Couture, the oldest and most elite of the fashion arts, the pieces made by hand for the very few, can sometimes seem like a fossil preserved in an amber corset. Which is why Iris van Herpen’s work, both futuristic and deliberately kinetic, has always been so mesmerizing..."
– The New York Times
"As her new book Sculpting the Senses is published, the groundbreaking designer discusses skydiving, fashion as art, and why her work connects to science and architecture."
– AnOther Mag
"Dive into the 'not-so-usual' world of Iris van Herpen and her 16-Year Evolution! 'Sculpting The Senses' isn't just a display of her iconic designs; it's a captivating exploration of her visionary fashion revolution."
– Buro 24/7 Middle East
"This book is dedicated to the legendary Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, who is known the world 'round for her innovative, futuristic, and sculptural designs. It is timed to the opening of a museum retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, which is open now until April 28, 2024."
– Who What Wear
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