Runway: Innovative designs by fashion designer Iris van Herpen

Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen has always pushed the limited of fashion. Below you will find some beautiful designs from her. For more information about her background please have a look below or have a look at her website. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Iris van Herpen, SEE HERE 

Van Herpen graduated from the ArtEZ Hogeschool voor Kunsten (ArtEZ Institute of the Arts) in Arnhem in 2006. Did an internship with Alexander McQueen, among others and started a label under her own name in 2007. A year later, she was nominated for the prestigious Createurope: The Fashion Academy Award. Her outfits appeared in Vogue, Numero, Harper’s Bazaar and Dazed and Confused. In conjunction with United Nude, she launched a limited-edition shoe line in 2010. In 2011, the 3-D dress that she designed was acclaimed by TIME Magazine as one of the fifty best inventions of the year. Van Herpen exhibits her work at home and abroad. Last year she was the winner of the Dutch Fashion Awards and the RADO Young Designer Awards. In 2011 Van Herpen became a member of the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.

The fashion designer Iris van Herpen

Craftsmanship and new techniques
Iris van Herpen is renowned for her remarkable outfits in which she combines traditional craftsmanship and zealous handwork with innovative techniques, such as rapid prototyping and radical material choices like processed leather sorts, synthetic boat rigging and the whalebones of children’s umbrellas. With these she creates sculptural effects with an astonishing visual impact, which appear both organic and futuristic. Creating a new silhouette is important in her work. Van Herpen regards fashion as a form of self-expression in which she translates her associations and fascinations with everyday reality into a collection. Each collection has its own narrative and wearability is not the ultimate criterion. For instance, Radiation Invasion is about the invisible radiation and signals all around us that make telecommunication possible. The Synesthesia collection has a neurological phenomenon as its point of departure, where a mingling of sensory perceptions occurs. There are people who can ‘see’ music, for example or can ‘taste’ colours.

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Sources: IRIS VAN HERPEN, Nomad Magazine and PINTEREST 
Photos: courtesy of Iris van Herpen and 

personal photo via Nomad Magazine 

Photo shoot: Bernadetta with an elegant hat design .......

 
I am busy with a study Photography. Last week I did do my first photo shoot. Bernadetta was my model in front of my camera. I had two nice hat designs and asked her if she has an elegant black dress and we just started ........ Bernadetta is such a beautiful and elegant woman. She did do a great job! I was happy with my 1st results. Hope you like the chosen photos too. :-) 

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Photos: shot by Irene Pouw
These photos have been placed with approval of Bernadetta.

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Runway: Gorgeous Evening Dresses with Refinement & Grace by Pavoni

Gorgeous evening dresses with refinement and grace, designed by Pavoni. Superior fabrics, impeccable craftsmanship and incomparable design. This is a repost of  my blogpost of 11-06-2013. Be Inspired ........

 

About the designers:
As the unique & exquisite peacock struts itself with pride, elegance and pure iconic beauty, so does the woman who wears PAVONI. PAVONI is an exciting luxury fashion house that caters to women with an inspired sense of taste, as well as an appreciation for superior fabrics, impeccable craftsmanship and incomparable design. Co-founders Gianni Falcone & Mike Derderian chose the peacock, which has long been recognized as the embodiment and symbol of elegance, to be the inspiration for the line.

The designers aimed to create a line that would distinguish itself as the epitome of sophistication- a line that embodies everything a woman should be; delicate yet strong, opulent yet dignified. The PAVONI muse is a woman who while being tasteful, does not lack the confidence and desire to make a statement when entering a room, a woman who appreciates standing out from the crowd but who does so with refinement and grace. No expense is spared when it comes to fabrics and craftsmanship; as the goal is to offer haute couture artistry, style and quality.

PAVONI has quickly become one of the most inspired luxury labels on the market today. Their vision of classic traditional elegance fused with a contemporary edge was an instant hit. After only four seasons PAVONI has already garnered international acclaim, proven itself a fierce competitor amongst some of the biggest names in the industry, and has overnight become a celebrity favorite.

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Source: PAVONI
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Furniture Design: The Yose-gi Stool by Japanese designer Yoshiaki Ito

While surfing this morning on internet I found this beautiful piece of furniture. It's the Yose-gi stool by Brooklyn-based Japanese product designer Yoshiaki Ito, a piece inspired by a traditional Japanese Shinto kumi-ki puzzle. What a creative design! Yoshiaki founded his own studio, Tamen, where he’s producing work that’s inspired by traditional Japanese designs and techniques. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 16-09-2020. Be Inspired ....... 

The complex stool was designed using the Japanese inlaid wood technique Yosegi, which results in beautiful surface designs, while the underside is cut to form geometric patterns. The stools interlock like a puzzle when the legs of two stools come together, thanks to the Japanese joinery technique called Tsugite. So, if you own two of the stools and need more space, join them together to form a single stool. It’s like a furniture puzzle that’s also functional!

More about the company Tamen and Yoshiaki Ito

TAMEN embodies the meaning of creating pieces inspired by the many facets of life. Each piece exhibits its own story and the ability to adapt to each occasion. Having adopted traditional Japanese craftsmanship, Yoshiaki Ito designs limitless pieces which exhibit many surfaces and moods and sets the tone for different scenes and purposes. Each piece is crafted in Japan; every attention to detail produced by a master craftsman.

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Source: Design Milk
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Wedding Inspiration: Dreamy wedding gowns by Ersa Atelier

Would like to share with you today these beautiful dreamy wedding dresses from Ersa Atelier. Simply exquisite. This blogpost is a repost of my blog of 26-11-2015. Be Inspired .....  Earlier I wrote more blogs about Bridal Wear, SEE HERE

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Source: Ersa Atelier
Photos: courtesy of Ersa Atelier.
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ART: Inspiring artwork from the watercolor painter Kelogsloops

While surfing on internet I came across this colorful artwork from digital & watercolor artist Kelogsloops (Hieu) from Melbourne, Australia. I really like his refined artwork as well as his expressive coloruse. Hope I can inspire you too .........

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Sources: Kelogsloops, Facebook, Instagram, 

Deviant Art and Astrum People

Outdoor Furniture: Gorgeous outdoor teak daybeds

In love with these gorgeous outdoor teak daybeds in which you can create an oasis for relaxation in your patio or garden. What a beauty to see! This daybed design is made of premium grade A teak, a weather-resistant hardwood rich in natural oils. Let's take a break for relaxing. :-) 

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Source: Decoholic
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Flashback: Huishan Zhang S/S 2022 RTW

Be Inspired by this stylish and feminine 2022 collection from fashion designer Huishan Zhang for his Spring/Summer season.

More about the fashion designer
London based luxury brand HUISHAN ZHANG was launched in 2012. As a Chinese-born, London-based designer, Huishan has mapped out his signature style, finding inspiration and direction through his national identity.

Creating a luxurious brand where Eastern heritage meets Western influencers, his collections create a romantic, sophisticated and ageless philosophy with feminine details, strong lines and directional design.

Huishan Zhang, the fashion designer

Huishan studied at Central Saint Martins College and graduated in 2010. During his studies, Zhang was handpicked by Delphine Arnault to spend his 3rd year working in the House of Dior - Paris, working in leather goods and Dior's Haute Couture Atelier. Since its inception, Huishan Zhang has grown significantly and now has 4 collections per year which are stocked worldwide at stores including Selfridges, Harrods, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Net-A-Porter, amongst others. In 2014 and 2015, Huishan was named the BOF 500 as one of the people shaping the Global Fashion Industry. In 2014, he was awarded the International Chinese Designer of the Year at the Elle China Style Awards.

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Source: Huishan Zhang
Photos: courtesy of Huishan Zhang
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