Iris van Herpen - Seijaku

For “Seijaku”, Iris van Herpen explores the study of cymatics, which visualizes sound waves as evolving geometric patterns. In cymatics, the higher the frequency of the sound wave, the more complex the visible patterns.
To provide a seamless experience between the show and its concept, Van Herpen collaborated with the Japanese musician Kazuya Nagaya to create a Zen bowl sound installation. “Seijaku" is the Japanese word and concept for finding serenity amidst life’s chaos. The artist performs live during the show in the L’Oratoire du Louvre which was specifically chosen for its exceptional acoustics that fuse the meditative sound waves of the Zen bowls. Within this immersive environment the models and the audience engage in a collective experience which breaks down the barrier between them. The collection reflects circular shapes and geometric patterns that are common in Cymatics, which serve as the base for this collection’s biomorphic volumes.
Van Herpen continues exploring her ethos of “modern couture” by coating thousands of hand-blown glass bubbles in transparent silicone, creating a bioluminescent prism around the body.
Inspired by the work of the Japanese artist Kohei Nawa, van Herpen also uses a similar technique to silicone-coat tens of thousands of Swarovski water drop crystals, creating a dress with the look of a wet skin covered in dew drops. Other fabric techniques developed exclusively for the collection include stitching pearl-coated rubber fabric onto black tulle to create fossil and floral layering. A halter dress is laser cut and stretched over black wire to scroll around the body like waves of sound in a shell. Ethereal dresses float on a 3D moiré technique in which hand- plisséed and line-printed organza is handstitched on transparent tulle. The lightest Japanese organza is woven from threads five times thinner than human hair and made with the traditional Shibori technique, creating unique Cymatic patterns.
Show credits:
Press: Nicolas Delarue | Karla Otto Paris
Styling: Patti Wilson
Casting: Maida Boina
Collaborating sound artists: Kazuya Nagaya & Salvador Breed
Creative consultant: Jeffy Stafford
Make-up: Isamaya Ffrench | MAC Cosmetics
Hair: Martin Cullen | Bumble & Bumble
Choreography: Nanine Linning
Shoes in collaboration with Julia Lundsten | FINSK
Press release: Eugene Rabkin & Jerry Stafford
Show production: SixUp Paris | N6
Show direction: Kim Vos | Bdifferent
Light design: Pol van Veen & Stefan Prokop | Jurlights
Frontstage photography: Team Peter Stigter
Backstage photography: Molly SJ Lowe
Video registration: Fabrice Daville | Premices
Special thanks to:
Swarovski
Fédération française de la Couture
L'Oratoire du Louvre
Amaike Textile Industry Co.
Orihashi Jikichi Shoten
Refinery29 & Visionaire
Michelle den Hollander & Diek Pothoven
Alla Polozenko
Paolo Ceric
Akademie van Kunsten
Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds
Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie
Mondriaan Fonds

[@morecoffee2463]

I never had much of a thing for fashion design until I discovered Iris

[@LorenzoNW]

That's because it's beyond fashion; it's fine and performing art.

[@_adrianavelez]

Same

[@glenbartholomew1058]

I like this one, some of the models actually moved their arms, making their garments flow. The patterns of movement was mesmerizing. Ms Van Herpen, is a true genius.

[@suzeaa]

Stunning, like all her collections.

[@madamemidnight]

The contemporary theatricality whilst merging it with the ethereal softness is such a unique visual language. Breathtaking.

[@darkandlight4650]

some of the clothes is actually wearable I hope they'll make clothes for men

[@jeremyramirez5465]

YES

[@Dunika]

Anything is for men if you are brave enough

[@Ariadne4]

But how do clothes have gender? If women can wear men clothing, then men can also wear women clothing right?

[@RevealTheStyle]

Iris’s theme of art is reshaping femininity... so you would have to see it in yourself to pretend on her works 🤔

[@carmennanamuniz1367]

So inspiring! What a beautiful 🌹 creation, how many secrets in your mind !!! Thank you so much ❤️🥰❤️

[@phungotinembang5286]

her work just amazingly beautiful 😍

[@mochabite]

reminds me of mcqueen and givenchy

[@whyisfernando]

OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!!!!! AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@farizashar3600]

its art 😘😘😘

[@ErykaSoleil]

I love the dresses, but the presentation is also top notch.

[@MegumiHayashida]

Mesmerizing.

[@noudint2461]

phenomenal..... alexander macqueen of the era.😘😘😘

[@AlexanderGarciag]

amazing work

[@Shineynsparkles]

Alexander Garcia I need those heels 👠

[@Bm10112k]

Last one just stole the show 👌👌👌👌

[@arkadashi]

Breathtaking!!!!

[@craigcorson3036]

I would never have dreamed that I would one day have a favorite fashion designer - but here we are.

[@SpeedyGonzales361]

Thank you for sharing your collections with us. It's amazing. This is true art from a true artist!

[@Filmwing]

Yeah... That is smooth

[@evygil]

Dreaming with Iris !!! :)

[@dsauce1172]

love love love , 3D at it's best!

[@riptiki]

3D printing I hope you mean.

[@rootzero]

What an amazing artist!

[@LuisMoreno-xw3kn]

No entiendo cómo es que esto no es viral, todo el mundo debería ver los diseños y las obras de arte de Iris (2019)

[@deefazhion]

Profound!.

[@peekaboostreetmaceri9844]

700...

[@je-lise-etrose6063]

Un génie

[@rickdenhilz6591]

amazing art on fashion 💃💃💃

[@valeriebailey9658]

Props the the models

[@nt9476]

Love her fashions but that music sounds like something from a crime show. Very scary.

[@peekaboostreetmaceri9844]

18000...

[@Jerbies_Kimmers]

Her art is awe inspiring! There's not one peice of her work that I don't love. She's my favorite Designer...

[@peekaboostreetmaceri9844]

18000...

[@kentokenyama3449]

The sound is the main reason why I fell asleep.

[@jeremyramirez5465]

Men’s collection please!!

[@ms.marvelous6513]

I wonder why she never uses Color....red, yellow, green pink, purple, orange.....There are mysteries in the Crayola Box.

[@quieteyes307]

Ms. Marvelous it’s meant to be dark. And she does use color in plenty of her shows.

[@MyMessyMind]

Her most recent runways have plenty of colour what are you on about?

[@ericdavidwallace]

Gorgeous

[@heloisambhering]

Mesmerizing...💫💫💫

[@stefaniekarg-theartof]

Very mystical! A men's collection would be nice!👏😊

[@craigcorson3036]

Oh, no - I disagree. Iris' designs are only for women. Men would look foolish in anything by her.

[@bingbong6066]

zoutig en schuimerig

[@sf5823]

3:36

[@petramoritz4447]

Großartig, super, wow

[@bernardlacourse4282]

La Messe des artaliens.

[@uy7811]

静寂

[@ИванГамаз-и1ф]

че за нах тут происходит ?

[@miles-ie7ym]

♡♡♡

[@dindinsupriadin8562]

😘😘😘😘😘😍

[@chaddyormillo1164]

I would like to see Herpen on real wearable clothes. Mcqueen and Galliano are two of the geniouses who can create couture and avant garde. But creating beautiful gowns and wearable dresses.

[@ujyxfhjdf9660]

Тема " безмолвие" не исключает красивые лица и более ухоженные волосы у моделей,а здесь как-то всё иначе.

[@svetlanaantonenkog4542]

Лица все страшные,а модели невероятной красоты

[@goro-yoko-teto869]

本当に凄いなあ・・・

[@irasyven2084]

Vary Realistic,

[@riptiki]

?

[@xx_tobiornottobi_xxmeh6972]

I can hear the music but I don’t