Iris Van Herpen's Glass Dress Simulates Water on Skin
Iris Van Herpen has unveiled Dimensionism, a dress made entirely of blown glass, crafted with German glassblower Bernd Weinmayer. The garment, designed to wrap the body and evoke the form of water, was filmed by videomaker Jip Mus against the ice of the Austrian Alps. Model Diandra Forrest wore the piece. Van Herpen stated she always dreamed of creating a look reflecting water's purity and beauty, pushing beyond previous techniques. The dress consists of multiple assembled parts, giving the wearer aesthetic harmony inspired by natural elements.
Key facts
- Iris Van Herpen created Dimensionism, a dress made entirely of blown glass.
- The dress was crafted with German glassblower Bernd Weinmayer.
- The garment is inspired by the form of water.
- A clip by videographer Jip Mus shows the dress against the ice of the Austrian Alps.
- Model Diandra Forrest wore the dress.
- Van Herpen said she always dreamed of making a look reflecting water's purity and beauty.
- The dress is composed of multiple assembled parts.
- The piece pushes beyond all techniques explored before.
Entities
Artists
- Iris Van Herpen
- Bernd Weinmayer
- Jip Mus
- Diandra Forrest
Locations
- Austrian Alps