Step into the extraordinary world of ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’ at MAD, Paris – a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the avant-garde haute couture of Iris van Herpen. Unveiling a unique blend of materials like Mylar, acrylic, silicon, banana leaf fibers, and eco-leather, this spectacle defines Iris’s innovative approach to fashion.
Despite her youth at 39, Iris van Herpen earns a retrospective at MAD, a testament to her meteoric career. Born in 1984 in Wamel, Netherlands, she studied in Arnhem, worked under Alexander McQueen, and established her own house in Amsterdam in 2007.
Paris, the heart of couture, became Iris’s canvas for a remarkable journey in haute couture. Her unconventional designs and technological advancements position her as one of the most original contemporary creators.
The exhibition offers a retrospective of Iris’s career since 2011, presenting unexpected collections in Paris. A fusion of classical couture fabrics and unconventional choices like PETG and thermo-plaster polymer exemplifies her avant-garde aesthetic.
‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’ invites viewers to explore the creative process by placing looks alongside artists and life forms that inspired them. The dialogue between Wim Delvoye’s sculptures, Enrico Ferrarini’s statues, and Iris’s creations unfolds a narrative of nature, art, and fashion.
Iris van Herpen, both artist and fashion designer, believes fashion can transcend into art, offering a transformative experience. Her work focuses on human metamorphosis, urging viewers to perceive the world differently.
Experience the awe-inspiring world of Iris van Herpen’s couture creations at ‘Sculpting the Senses.’ The exhibition runs from Nov. 29, 2023, to April 28, 2024, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in Iris’s visionary designs at MAD, Paris.
