The first wedding dress printed on a 3D printer is the work of famous fashion designer Iris van Herpen. The intricate futuristic appearance of the model is the result of a combination of the author’s handwriting, innovative materials, and high-precision calculations.
Iris van Herpen is accustomed to using traditional techniques in her work, such as pleating, draping, or beading, and high-tech methods such as silicone molding and laser cutting. She views both approaches as an integral part of her brand's DNA, a philosophy that is clearly reflected in this 3D-printed dress.
Back in 2010, van Herpen created her first polyamide dress, which featured a rigid structure (the outfit was recently exhibited at the Sculpting The Senses exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris). However, now the designer has completely adapted the delicate outfit to the figure of the bride, Brazilian tax lawyer Mariana Pavani.
To get the perfect result, a 3D scan of Pavani's figure was first carried out. The 3D project file weighed 216.7 MB and took 600 hours of work to create. The printing itself took 41 hours at a production facility in Paris. “It was a dream project: yes, 3D clothing is already in museums and on the runway, but when someone wears it on the most special day of their life, I think it’s something completely different,” says van Herpen.
Nylon (PA12) - the material used for manufacturing - is, among other things, very durable. “The quality of the flexible material is excellent. The bride can sit in the dress and do whatever she wants in it: nylon will not become less flexible over time,” the designer added.
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