‘For me fashion is an expression of art that is very closely related both to me and to my body. I see it as an expression of identity combined with desire, moods and a cultural setting’

‘I find that forms complement and change the body and thus the emotion’

Iris Van Herpen

Capriole - Iris Van Herpen

Broken cuts enriched by unnatural materials, cold moods immerged in a perfection of unreal shapes, unfinished cuts and circular labyrinths, this is what the Icelandic artist Bjork choose to wear for the image of the new album Biophilia.

Capriole - Iris Van Herpen

Dutch designer Iris van Herpen started in 2007 with her own label, she presented her fall 2011 couture collection “Epicalism” in Paris. This collection is characterized by futuristic volume and interlaced fabrics on  structured dresses each design is intricate comprised of black,white, beige and grey colors and they were made out of unconventional fabrics, like a mix of silk and metal. Iris van Herpes collaborated from the spring/summer collection with United Nude´s company in the design process of shoes and hats. Season by season she shows us her creativity to renew the female form with innovation and ability.