Iris van Herpen ~ Carte Blanche

‘Carte Blanche’ Paris Haute Couture week, January 23rd, 2023. ~
Van Herpen collaborated with French artist Julie Gautier to create a film that explores the idea of femininity and female beauty as a form of control. The anticipated movie is inspired by womanly bravery and perseverance.
The sensual narrative is a forceful composition that conveys the power of the female body and its ability to take ownership of her beauty to challenge the status quo.
“In the beginning, three women are melted together into a painting of skin, textures of growth and decay. The red heart of this female ocean drifts down alone into the deep depths of her own consciousness where she dances a journey of isolation and oppression moving into resilience and invincibility.” - Iris
Van Herpen and Gautier use the symbolism of water to subdue female shapes into a choreography that slowly disembodies control.
Where the movements tell a story of fortitude, resistance, and finding freedom.
‘Carte Blanche’ is an ode to the ongoing resilience and strength of Iranian women and to the strength of women worldwide.
The film portrays female bravery and is a testament to how women can use their physicality and strength to resist oppression, fight for their rights, and encourage others to persevere in their individual journeys.
Always committed to pushing the boundaries of fashion, van Herpen and Gaultier’s film is a beautiful example of the power of art to communicate a message of strength and perseverance. Through their art, these female artists are inspiring others to use their talents to create meaningful change.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
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Director: Julie Gautier & Iris van Herpen
Producer: Behind the Mask
Co-director: Florian Fischer | Tony Meyer
Music Composer: Miranda Vukasovic
Music Production: Jeff Bova
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Choreography: Julie Gautier
Production Manager: Tim de Deygere
Director of Photography: Florian Fischer
Photographer: Tony Meyer
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Backstage Photography and Videography: Jip Mus
Casting Director: Maxime Valentini
Models: Julie Gautier | Gilone | Maya Sieron
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Safety Diver: Dada Li
Edit: Dada Li | Florian Fischer
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Production Assistant: Nadia Bonnard
Make-up: Sofia Cabras
Location: Y-40 - The Deep Joy

[@jcdaclison]

As if Iris Van Herpen's designs aren't ethereal enough, they had to do this underwater editorial shoot to further accentuate and amplify the movement that is already inherent in her designs. Truly on-point and on-brand. I am a huge fan, IVH!

[@ChrisMarrin]

Iris never disappoints. This is beyond fashion. This is art. I love her unique style and her eye for beauty. Every video she makes is an extention of the garment. Stunning.

[@freedivingdancer]

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[@mckenna5272]

This brought me to tears. The music, the water accentuating the flowlyness of the fabric, the colors in the fabric, the choreography, absolutely stunning work. So happy for a brand like this to exist in fashion.

[@hepzirose]

Out of the world design. This is a whole new level of art.

[@sydneyb2715]

sea creatures encapsulated in the form of iris van herpen designs - a dream. the way the flow of the red fabric mimics blood flowing in water was truly phenomenal, and the model becomes more and more frenzied in her dancing, thrashing around like a creature that's dying. incredible work, narrative yet abstract at the same time

[@Olga-zk3rj]

I know Iris Van Herpen work goes way beyond what i'm about to say, but I simply love how she "honors" feminine beauty in her designs, specially when there are so many haute couture projects today who tend to think of femininity as something old fashioned or even a symbol of weakness

[@jLeeSym]

Each time this channel has a post I'm like "prepare for something Out Of This World" Never disappointed

[@mrudulatayade3793]

This is pure art. Hats off to Iris and the models and whole team that brought this ethereal video to reality.

[@justavideodiary]

The only true Haute Couture Artist at the moment

[@Jerbies_Kimmers]

No words. The vision this woman and her team have is wayyy beyond words!!

[@monyonk89]

WHOA can't wait for the process film ❤️

[@briargray2355]

Reading what it's about after the fact honestly surprised me a bit. This super read to me as a something about the pollution of the seas (various outfits resembling the plastic sea animals get trapped in, the black veil looking like an oil spill, the ones at the top the aftermath of dead sea animals)

[@dawnriddle-knowlton9932]

Yes

[@giotasluvlectric]

That work was absolutely fantastic..the words can't describe the feelings I'm getting right know. Iris you're one of a kind..a true inspiration! Congratulations to everyone!

[@Scarlett-jq4cj]

I cannot wait Iris! It is my dream to wear your clothes one day!!

[@christianurena510]

chills everywhere!

[@nabhilaanastri5447]

I’M CRYING FOR EVERY SECOND OF THIS VIDEO 😭😭

[@maiwenfagot1043]

This is a pure masterpiece, the level of emotion you feel trough this performance is incredible, I cried! Iris really remind us how much fashion is a form of art!

[@mmmadame]

i teared up a little

[@FakhrurrazieJaffar]

Stunning, magnificent, splendid, astounding, as always ❤

[@mauricenorrisejr]

❤ I love your greatness. Thanks for sharing with the world 🌎 your genius that you're blessed with

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

A work of art from start to finish - from design, to assembly, to performance, to cinematography. Thank you!

[@cherylbenton7107]

An exquisite dreamscape! ❤❤❤❤

[@lenapawlek7295]

Very cool yet again!!!

[@theresacrubaugh2095]

That was a very powerful video! And the truest haute couture on the planet was magnificent!

[@rowensmith3940]

this video is fucking stunning and so are the designs they all flow

[@devolutionone]

Iris leaved in a very different world not long ago so the memory is still fresh and she can share a taste of it's bliss with us. That's what I like to believe 💜

[@CrazyNoey]

Always amazing

[@sy2823]

2:59 was the magical moment for me when I fell in love here. The movement in the red threads was beautiful, and I felt like I was being moved with it. It's clear that a lot of hard work and care went into making this video.

[@aroshirajendra1485]

its a work of art

[@user-pm9yy9gk2e]

What a masterpiece. I love how the dress flows, the color and design is just jaw dropping, still, what an inspiration for me taking architecture.

[@tulipanaa]

will she ever not be perfection

[@baldassarealessi1007]

Thank you Iris van Herpen compliment video symbiosis art. : dance- designer-fashion ergonomy all harmonic is sweet melody.

[@raminzoufonoun5029]

Bravo, Iris Van Herpen!!!

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

wow! There is no comment that could be made that would do justice or match the level of phenomenality of this collection and artistry, so I'll just leave it at, "wow!"

[@Susanne-B.]

Yess, a whole new level of art: What we miss-want,-search..., but: you!

[@witchchick128..]

I can’t wait! I’m an aspiring fashion designer and your channel always gives me inspiration to continue!

[@AslansAngel1]

Awe inspiring. Visionary. Magical. Breathtaking. (I honestly don't think I breathed the entire video though I probably did.) Iris Van Herpen never disappoints.

[@emmalewisart641]

Your world is a wonder Iris!!!! :D

[@martijnkeisers5900]

Wow, stunning again... 😍

[@user-hn5xq8uv9j]

This is art ❤!

[@catsandcrafts171]

Holy moly! That is astonishing, the beauty took my breath away!

[@rebeca.coelho]

This is so beautiful and poetic.

[@laszlokleber8374]

🧡🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙🤎 Welcome to Hungary! For me, this is so wonderfully dazzling about this underwater masterpieces with the models that I simply can't express it! The miracle of the world!

[@borculo1]

Wow, queen Iris did it again! Stunning.

[@drpm8776]

beautiful message

[@dr.brandileebunge]

Phenomenal Gorgeous Fluidity in Fashion Forward!!! Brava!!!🕊️💗🌟👁️‍🗨️🌊💧🔥

[@mikkakisaragi8837]

This is ephemeral. So enchanting that I love it 😍

[@dawnindusk5]

Lovely❤

[@stitchwitch70]

extraordinary - thank you

[@noeljordanracca723]

❤❤❤

[@joannali0517]

Soft as water, strong as water💧✨

[@loriloretta7639]

beautiful, excited to see them on dry land too!!!

[@etl33]

Play this while listening to Diving by Art School Girlfriend in the background... it fits perfectly.

[@dejanzibert5306]

Absolute!

[@tianiakukula8097]

I've been waiting for this 🤧 ❤️. Beautiful 🥰.

[@tseamus8288]

Magnificent

[@hlovewood5636]

breathtaking

[@olgapinto7453]

Iris van herpen é única e o seu trabalho inconfundível! Arte pura! Lindo ❤️

[@sgoweb]

Stunning.

[@sorciere_de_la_foret]

STUNNING OMG STUNNING

[@mariaaanka9525]

It's so incredible💔

[@kunjina_]

Brilliant!! As always!

[@savoirytease]

This is too beautiful to exist. The last scene is a bit creepy, but still... so beautiful.

[@ImaMonaKnight]

Outstanding..Thank You💯🎀💞

[@mirielindiss.9139]

Magic is in the water😍❤️

[@midna2800]

Outstanding, outworldly.

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

Beautiful

[@FC-qb9wp]

So beautiful as always, thank you (>

[@salvadorbreed]

so much love to the IvH team 😍

[@arina6153]

Iris van Herpen is a genius, of course. It's a new form of art but even a little bit scaring.

[@skinnyjax]

Magical.

[@robcristiano0506]

I am literally holding my breath while watching this. Congratulations to Iris, this is perfection!

[@glad76]

pure art

[@carlosmanzcera]

Wonderful Art, Congratulations

[@TheVerobeth]

Hermoso ✨

[@callapasworld8401]

OMG I love it 🙏❤️ fantastic

[@psycherevival2105]

Mesmerizing.

[@NaachHoustonBollywood]

DIVINE

[@17agente]

Que arte. Lágrimas me caen. Maravilloso 🥺✨

[@moniquemeynier9834]

Bravo Julie Gautier!

[@sixtearsgalaxy]

🌿Great, huge compliment! A presentation with depth and wonderful patterns🌿👏👏👏🌿

[@pinkprincesswhee]

I love her use of exoskeletonssssss. GORGEOUS SO ARTISTICC

[@ArgoBeats]

Well, this is a masterpiece.

[@zpitfiyer]

INCREDIBLE!!! Again Iris breaks new boundaries!

[@CasaRavelo]

Tremendo 😮 Una mezcla de arte, danza y moda❤🎉

[@user-du4nd1pu8c]

Это потрясающе!Что-то совершенно неземное.Что -то,что не нельзя объяснить словами,только почувствовать...

[@hyunrahan5265]

HOLY COW THATS THE BEST COLLECTION. Everything about this is perfect

[@ralphy383]

This is one of the most magical things I've seen in my life. I have chills all over my body.

[@JAP2theP]

This is truly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen… there is so much imagery here that is in complete synch with my own creativity. Bravo! It’s just a stunning piece. ❤

[@rachealgetscreative]

Iris and team, you create a magical world.

[@freedivingdancer]

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[@andreeboulange7148]

Encore plus fascinant! Magique! Surréaliste! La beauté à l'état pur! "Extra ordinaire " , au vrai sens du terme! BRAVO!

[@medusa9082]

👏👏👏

[@badabing9143]

The flow of that fabric is just beautiful! They've put Art into Fashion Design 💎

[@adasoulful2238]

El poder que transmiten sus creaciones es admirable. Te amo, Iris. Sos una criatura única.

[@theonethatenjoysanicevideo6491]

very beautiful! reminds me a lot of the music video of i feel by The Sundrop Garden

[@jenniferscott3176]

omg what did I just watch that was incredible

[@soomi]

Absolutely stunning. I was so lucky to witness this premiere. I can't wait to see the full runway collection. It's pure art and I love the water (creature) theme!

[@raphikss]

i felt it

[@r2d2_bipbipbip40]

Can't wait

[@samutracio]

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