She already drew my attention last September with her SS10 collection “Radiation Invasion”, the 3D structures, the handcrafted leather applied on geometric shapes were a new proposal. She is a good mix of Jean Claude Jitrois for the leatherwork and Alexander McQueen for the radical approach of her creations.
Iris surprised me once and yesterday surprised me twice!
I liked “Radiation Invasion” but I love “Synesthesia”. She has pushed the boundaries further with an AW10 collection inspired by cross-sensational phenomenon of feeling sound, smelling motion. The colour palette remains the same as SS10, latte, nude and black with some touches of shimmering gold. The shoes were obviously a reverence for Alexander McQueen but unlike other designers they were well finished and had Iris’ stamp on them.
The sensitive bodies and fragile lines have definitely convinced me that Iris van Herpen belongs to the London confirmed designers. She used to show in Tokyo and Amsterdam, I am very happy that she made her way to London Fashion Week and hope to see her On Schedule next September.
Synesthesia syn . es . the . sia
"A condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another..."
About the designer: Iris van Herpen arrives in London with an innovative take on avant garde fashion. After graduating from the prestigious ARTEZ Institute of Arts in 2006, van Herpen cultivated her skills under Viktor & Rolf and Alexander McQueen. Having now presented five complete collections at Amsterdam and Tokyo Fashion Weeks; Iris van Herpen is progressing internationally as the young Dutch designer with unassailable creativity and skill.
Via: StyleStudio42.com
