Celebrated for her visionary approach to haute couture, Iris van Herpen has redefined the relationship between craftsmanship and technology, creating breathtaking works at the intersection of fashion, art, science, architecture, dance, and nature.
In a Fashion Icons conversation with Fern Mallis, she reflects on a career devoted to expanding the boundaries of design — exploring how collaboration and innovation continue to shape her creative practice.
Since founding her Amsterdam-based Maison Iris van Herpen in 2007, van Herpen’s groundbreaking 3D-printed designs have revolutionized her field, and her sculptural garments are now held in the collections of institutions including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Her work is informed by an ongoing dialogue with artists, scientists, choreographers, architects, and musicians, resulting in garments that seem to move, breathe, and evolve with the body itself.
As her retrospective Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses continues its international tour ahead of its 2026 opening at the Brooklyn Museum, join us for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of fashion and technology. Discover how van Herpen’s extraordinary vision reshapes contemporary couture — not simply as clothing, but as a living expression of imagination, movement, and the future of design.