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Euronews
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Iris Van Herpen unveils glowing algae dress at Paris Couture Week
At Paris Couture Week, Iris Van Herpen stunned audiences with a glowing 'living dress' pulsing with bioluminescent algae - the centerpiece of the Dutch designer's latest collection, Sympoiesis. Encased in a custom nutrient matrix, the algae shimmered in electric blue, blurring the line between organism and couture. Elsewhere, Van Herpen introduced wedding gowns crafted from lab-grown bio-protein, a futuristic Japanese fiber that's biodegradable and endlessly recyclable - a glimpse of a fashion industry reimagined for a new era. To further enhance the sensory experience, Van Herpen collaborated with master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian to create a bespoke fragrance. This custom scent was dispersed in waves throughout the venue during the show.
Hamilton Spectator
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Among couture's last independents, Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living' algae dress in Paris
PARIS (AP) — For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion's edge — not just with boundary-pushing designs conjured from banana leaves, cocoa beans and 3D-printed polymers, but also by standing apart as one of couture's rare independents. Blurring the lines between biology, art and design, Van Herpen has built a legacy outside the powerful luxury groups that dominate Paris. Monday's collection at Paris Couture Week , 'Sympoiesis,' felt like the culmination of her restless experimentation: A show that dared to imagine clothing as both organism and artifact. In a shadowy Paris venue, Van Herpen sent out a series of gossamer gowns spun from alternative fibers so fine and insubstantial that they seemed conjured from air itself. At the collection's heart, a luminous 'living dress,' animated by millions of bioluminescent algae, quietly stole the scene. The algae, thriving within a custom-molded nutrient matrix, glimmered in electric blue as if stitched from the deep sea — offering an eerie, captivating spectacle that went beyond mere artifice. Elsewhere, Van Herpen introduced wedding gowns crafted from lab-grown bio-protein, a futuristic Japanese fiber that's biodegradable and endlessly recyclable — a glimpse of a fashion industry reimagined for a new era. Independent woman and star power If the show dazzled, it also underscored a rare feat in modern couture: independence. In a world where most designers rely on billion-dollar groups to bankroll their dreams, Van Herpen stands nearly alone, thriving outside the grip of giants like LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Kering . Her creations have become magnets for pop royalty and rule-breakers: Lady Gaga , Beyoncé, Björk, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman have all worn her sculptural gowns on the world's biggest stages. At the Met Gala, Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a Van Herpen dress made from ocean plastic. Dove Cameron shimmered in her work in 2022. Star power helps sustain the atelier, but it's invention that defines her legacy. While many independents have vanished from the couture calendar, Van Herpen survives by never playing it safe. Every season, she proves that true originality is not only possible — but essential — in Paris. By harnessing living organisms and boundary-pushing textiles, Van Herpen's latest collection doubled down on her signature ethos: couture not just as spectacle or skill, but as an open question — what might fashion, and nature, become next? In a world obsessed with spectacle, Van Herpen continues to ask not only what we wear, but how we care for the world that makes it possible.
Hamilton Spectator
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living' couture dress of bioluminescent algae in Paris
PARIS (AP) — For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity-favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion's edge, conjuring couture from unexpected sources — banana leaves, cocoa beans and even 3D-printed polymers — while exploring the intersection of biology, art and design. Monday's collection at Paris Couture Week , 'Sympoiesis,' felt like the culmination of her restless experimentation: A show that dared to imagine clothing as both organism and artifact. In a shadowy Paris venue, Van Herpen sent out a series of gossamer gowns spun from alternative fibers so fine and insubstantial that they seemed conjured from air itself. At the collection's heart, a luminous 'living dress,' animated by millions of bioluminescent algae, quietly stole the scene. The algae, thriving within a custom-molded nutrient matrix, glimmered in electric blue as if stitched from the deep sea — offering an eerie, captivating spectacle that went beyond mere artifice. Elsewhere, Van Herpen introduced wedding gowns crafted from lab-grown bio-protein, a futuristic Japanese fiber that's biodegradable and endlessly recyclable — a glimpse of a fashion industry reimagined for a new era. Independent woman and star power If the show dazzled, it also underscored a rare feat in modern couture: Independence. In a world where most designers rely on billion-dollar groups to bankroll their dreams, Van Herpen stands nearly alone, thriving outside the grip of giants like LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Kering . Her creations have become magnets for pop royalty and rule-breakers: Lady Gaga , Beyoncé, Björk, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman have all worn her sculptural gowns on the world's biggest stages. At the Met Gala, Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a Van Herpen dress made from ocean plastic. Dove Cameron shimmered in her work in 2022. Star power helps sustain the atelier, but it's invention that defines her legacy. While many independents have vanished from the couture calendar, Van Herpen survives by never playing it safe. Every season, she proves that true originality is not only possible — but essential — in Paris. By harnessing living organisms and boundary-pushing textiles, Van Herpen's latest collection doubled down on her signature ethos: couture not just as spectacle or skill, but as an open question — what might fashion, and nature, become next? In a world obsessed with spectacle, Van Herpen continues to ask not only what we wear, but how we care for the world that makes it possible.
San Francisco Chronicle
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Iris Van Herpen unveils 'living' couture dress of bioluminescent algae in Paris
PARIS (AP) — For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity-favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion's edge, conjuring couture from unexpected sources — banana leaves, cocoa beans and even 3D-printed polymers — while exploring the intersection of biology, art and design. Monday's collection at Paris Couture Week, 'Sympoiesis,' felt like the culmination of her restless experimentation: A show that dared to imagine clothing as both organism and artifact. In a shadowy Paris venue, Van Herpen sent out a series of gossamer gowns spun from alternative fibers so fine and insubstantial that they seemed conjured from air itself. At the collection's heart, a luminous 'living dress,' animated by millions of bioluminescent algae, quietly stole the scene. The algae, thriving within a custom-molded nutrient matrix, glimmered in electric blue as if stitched from the deep sea — offering an eerie, captivating spectacle that went beyond mere artifice. Elsewhere, Van Herpen introduced wedding gowns crafted from lab-grown bio-protein, a futuristic Japanese fiber that's biodegradable and endlessly recyclable — a glimpse of a fashion industry reimagined for a new era. If the show dazzled, it also underscored a rare feat in modern couture: Independence. In a world where most designers rely on billion-dollar groups to bankroll their dreams, Van Herpen stands nearly alone, thriving outside the grip of giants like LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Kering. Her creations have become magnets for pop royalty and rule-breakers: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Björk, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman have all worn her sculptural gowns on the world's biggest stages. At the Met Gala, Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a Van Herpen dress made from ocean plastic. Dove Cameron shimmered in her work in 2022. Star power helps sustain the atelier, but it's invention that defines her legacy. While many independents have vanished from the couture calendar, Van Herpen survives by never playing it safe. Every season, she proves that true originality is not only possible — but essential — in Paris. By harnessing living organisms and boundary-pushing textiles, Van Herpen's latest collection doubled down on her signature ethos: couture not just as spectacle or skill, but as an open question — what might fashion, and nature, become next?
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
Iris Van Herpen unveils 'living' couture dress of bioluminescent algae in Paris
PARIS -- For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity-favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion's edge, conjuring couture from unexpected sources — banana leaves, cocoa beans and even 3D-printed polymers — while exploring the intersection of biology, art and design. Monday's collection at Paris Couture Week, 'Sympoiesis,' felt like the culmination of her restless experimentation: A show that dared to imagine clothing as both organism and artifact. In a shadowy Paris venue, Van Herpen sent out a series of gossamer gowns spun from alternative fibers so fine and insubstantial that they seemed conjured from air itself. At the collection's heart, a luminous 'living dress,' animated by millions of bioluminescent algae, quietly stole the scene. The algae, thriving within a custom-molded nutrient matrix, glimmered in electric blue as if stitched from the deep sea — offering an eerie, captivating spectacle that went beyond mere artifice. Elsewhere, Van Herpen introduced wedding gowns crafted from lab-grown bio-protein, a futuristic Japanese fiber that's biodegradable and endlessly recyclable — a glimpse of a fashion industry reimagined for a new era. If the show dazzled, it also underscored a rare feat in modern couture: Independence. In a world where most designers rely on billion-dollar groups to bankroll their dreams, Van Herpen stands nearly alone, thriving outside the grip of giants like LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and Kering. Her creations have become magnets for pop royalty and rule-breakers: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Björk, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman have all worn her sculptural gowns on the world's biggest stages. At the Met Gala, Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a Van Herpen dress made from ocean plastic. Dove Cameron shimmered in her work in 2022. Star power helps sustain the atelier, but it's invention that defines her legacy. While many independents have vanished from the couture calendar, Van Herpen survives by never playing it safe. Every season, she proves that true originality is not only possible — but essential — in Paris. By harnessing living organisms and boundary-pushing textiles, Van Herpen's latest collection doubled down on her signature ethos: couture not just as spectacle or skill, but as an open question — what might fashion, and nature, become next? In a world obsessed with spectacle, Van Herpen continues to ask not only what we wear, but how we care for the world that makes it possible.
