Welcome to October, dear Reader..
A popular and highly successful exhibition finishes this weekend at Brisbane's GoMA (Gallery of Modern Art).
'Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses' celebrates the work of innovative and acclaimed Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen.
Almost 100 of Van Herpen's fabulous and unusual gowns are displayed, along with a selection of contemporary art which mirrors some of her themes. Gowns designed for Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, and many other A-listers have excited Brisbane patrons for the past three month.
Here is a selection from my personal photo shots on one of my many visits to enjoy and admire these incredible creations.
Many of the fine layered fabrics are laser cut, and 3D printing techniques have made some of the elaborate shapes..
The fine petal-like layers fascinate the viewer..
Accompanying accessories..
Everything is surprisingly wearable - there are videos of models walking them on the catwalk..
I looked as closely as I could, and observed that many are built upon a layer of fine skin-coloured tulle,
with a simple invisible zip at the back..
Those with more solid, sculptural forms, I am guessing are hinged at the sides and possibly laced up the back. The most intriguing ones were shown in positions where I could not get a close look around the sides :)
Back to my sewing machine for a bit of basic home sewing over the weekend..
What are you doing?
Take care and be good.
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