From Iris van Herpen’s most recent Spring 2012 couture collection, Micro, these images show work that was inspired by scientific SEM photographs of bacilli, vermin, mites, lice and termites. Commenting on the work Van Haerpen noted that she wanted to show their beauty because in her eyes they were the most bizarre, unbelievable and most imaginative creatures imaginable. The bulbous dresses were fashioned from clusters of amphibious-looking plexiglass, 3D modeled on the computer before sewed onto the garments.
SMART CLOTHES
At the cutting edge of textile design, SMART CLOTHES include conductive fabrics that can power microelectronic devices, superhydrophobic materials and synthetic fabrics that can conserve body heat and promote increased blood circulation.
Exhibits
SEM Images [2012]
Iris Van Herpen, Bart Oomes & Stephen Meyer, The Netherlands. Copyright of The Groninger Museum. [www.irisvanherpen.com]
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SEM Images [2012]
Iris Van Herpen, Bart Oomes & Stephen Meyer, The Netherlands. Copyright of The Groninger Museum. [www.irisvanherpen.com]
Materials
TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE POLYMER
CONDUCTIVE FABRIC
OSMOTEX
ORICALCO
ENERGEAR
SUPERHYDROPHOBIC MATERIAL
SHADOW50+
SPACE SKIN
DRYCOT
CALO-TEX
LUMINEX
Experiments

“When I first read about the ability of superhydrophobic materials to repel water, I immediately pictured a superhero who could sink to the depths of the oceans, without worrying about water pressure.” Stephen Byrne
