November 04, 2023
Roots of rebirth, Iris Van Herpen all about collection
I researched sources discussing Iris Van Herpen's "Roots of Rebirth" collection primarily from Reddit posts and the official Iris Van Herpen website. The sources varied in their focus, with some discussing the collection in general, others focusing on specific looks or the techniques used, and a few posts discussing the collection's impact on pop culture and fashion. There was a general consensus among users expressing admiration for the collection, its artistry, and technical proficiency. However, there were also discussions about the lack of body diversity in the fashion industry and the challenge of inclusivity in Haute Couture. Given the sources I found, I am confident that I have captured relevant information and opinions about the "Roots of Rebirth" collection.
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"Iris Van Herpen Discusses the Beauty of Nature and How It Inspires Her ..."
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"Iris van Herpen: When fashion meets science | CNN"
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"Iris van Herpen's Earthrise collection is designed as a ... - Dezeen"
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"Iris Van Herpen Is Revolutionizing the Look and Tech of Fashion"
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"Architectonics | Collections | Iris van Herpen"
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"Miss Fame in Iris van Herpen. An iconic fashion moment 🦋"
- “Miss Fame in Iris van Herpen. An iconic fashion moment 🦋” - 4 years ago - r/rupaulsdragrace - 4141 points.
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Comments by various Reddit users:
- My favourite brand and one of my favourite queens? My little gay heart can’t take it - 397 karma
- This is honestly the peak of my life - 10 karma
- I’ve been so hungry for this, I’ve reached my recommended daily value of fiber - 23 karma
- Now this is the next level of drag right here mawma - 389 karma
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum but make it fashion - 373 karma
- Stop relying on that golgi body - 37 karma
- The mitochondria is the power bottom of the cell - 19 karma
- Cell-inspired runway idea - 25 karma
- Miss Fame’s drag fashion - 217 karma
- Miss Fame back on RPDR - 39 karma
- Design of Iris Van Herpen garments - 6 karma
- Link to Miss Fame’s Instagram video of the dress in motion - 8 karma
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Various comments praising Iris Van Herpen and her designs:
- Iris always snatches me bald, she’s brilliant - 17 karma
- Iris Van Herpen is the only designer genius since Galliano and Mcqueen and this piece shows. Mesmerizing - 9 karma
- If Iris is the new Mcqueen, Guo Pei is the new Galliano. Iris has showed she’s a true creator though - 3 karma
- Most of Iris Van Herpen’s designs are created using a 3D printer - 6 karma
Note: The webpage does not contain any information about “roots of rebirth” or the entire Iris Van Herpen collection.
"What are your favorite celeb Iris van Herpen looks?"
- The webpage is a post on Reddit, consisting of a discussion about Iris Van Herpen’s celebrity designs, labeled “What are your favorite celeb Iris Van Herpen looks?”
- The post was published approximately a month ago in a subreddit called “popculturechat.”
- 1285 points have been awarded to the post.
- The first comment (526 karma) focused on the “amazing” moth dress worn by Gwendoline Christie.
- Additional comments followed talking about Gwendoline Christie’s appearance and model-like ability to wear almost anything.
- Many commenters expressed admiration for Van Herpen’s designs, stating that they are the perfect blend of high art and attractive gowns.
- Others talk about how her designs are highly imaginative and visually impressive.
- A few comments mention examples of Van Herpen gowns in TV shows or films, such as The Witcher: Blood Origin, which showcased elvish royalty wearing her dresses.
- Several different celebrities were mentioned as having fantastic Van Herpen gowns, such as Jhene Aiko, Fan Bingbing, and Rhianna.
- Commenters also discussed their personal favorites from different Van Herpen collections, such as the surrealist wedding dress and the designs worn by Joey King and Tessa Thompson.
- One comment expressed interest in Lady Gaga’s Syntopia dress as the perfect gown for the Shiva character from Final Fantasy.
- Other comments focused on the wearability and comfortable nature of Van Herpen’s designs.
- Some commenters struggled to recognize specific celebrities in the gowns and made jokes about their likeness to other individuals.
- Overall, the page indicated that Iris Van Herpen’s designs are beloved by many and elicit strong reactions from those who see them.
"Iris Van Herpen, Spring Couture 2021"
- Post title: “Iris Van Herpen, Spring Couture 2021”
- User who posted: unknown
- Subreddit: r/Fashion_Design
- Date posted: 1 year, 3 months ago
- Post score: 88 points
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Comments:
- Commenter: reddit user
- Date posted: 1 year, 3 months ago
- Karma: 3
- Comment: “Ridiculously beautiful.”
- Commenter: reddit user
- Date posted: 1 year, 3 months ago
- Karma: 1
- Comment: “I’ve looked at some of your work in your post history. You have a good eye for fashion! I’m not sure if you used a body sketch for this design like your videos, but if you did, the body got messed up. The most notable is that she has two tucks in for her waist on the left side of the picture. If you’re revising your image for a portfolio or something, you might want to also look at her armpits, breasts, and hip height.”
"How Iris van Herpen Transformed Fashion - Google Arts & Culture"
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"Iris van Herpen Fall 2022 Couture Collection | Vogue"
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"Thoughts on the Iris Van Herpen inspired looks so far?"
- The webpage is a Reddit post from the subreddit r/rupaulsdragrace.
- The title of the post is “Thoughts on the Iris Van Herpen inspired looks so far?” and is from one year and seven months ago.
- The post includes a URL to an image of Iris Van Herpen’s collection.
- The focus of the post is on the Iris Van Herpen inspired runway looks worn by drag queens in an episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
- The comments section includes posts from several different Reddit users, with many of the comments ranking the different looks and discussing how they compare to Iris Van Herpen’s actual designs.
- One user mentions Miss Fame’s Iris Van Herpen dress, which they describe as a “bonus.”
- Another user talks about how they believe Bimini’s look was the only one that matches up to the Iris Van Herpen designs. They believe it is their favourite look of all time on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
- Other users comment on how they did not think the other queens’ outfits matched up to Iris Van Herpen’s unique style. However, one user is a fan of Jasmine’s outfit and thinks it was one of their favourite looks of the latest episode.
- A few people discuss Denali’s outfit, with some users saying it did not flatter her body shape, and another saying it was the most offending outfit.
- Some users think the queens shouldn’t have mentioned that their outfits were inspired by Iris Van Herpen, while others appreciate the reference to the designer.
- One person makes a joke about how they expected a drag queen named Iris van Herpes.
- People also discuss the expense and intricacy of Iris Van Herpen’s designs, and how it is difficult for a drag queen to compete with the level of detail and finesse she puts into her work.
- The comments section includes some references to drag queens from earlier seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
- Overall, there is no information on the roots of rebirth, and the comments are mainly focused on the Iris Van Herpen inspired runway looks and how they compare to her actual designs.
"Iris Van Herpen Stuns With SS21 Collection “Roots of Rebirth”"
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"A Retrospective of Iris Van Herpen’s Most Avant-Garde Creations | Vogue ..."
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"The full Iris van Herpen Fall 2022 Couture collection - 16 looks"
- Title: “The full Iris van Herpen Fall 2022 Couture collection - 16 looks”
- Date: 1 year, 3 months ago
- Subreddit: r/popculturechat
- Creator: Reddit user
- Upvotes: 660
- Goal of subreddit: for “serious gossips with a great sense of humor”, “Come for the gossip, stay for the analysis and community!”
- Bot message: “Welcome to r/popculturechat… Please help us keep the community fun & safe by reporting any post or comment rule violations to the mod team. If someone is harassing you in PMs, please screenshot & message the mod team immediately.”
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Comments by various Reddit users:
- “These look like surreal video game character outfits” (139 karma)
- “Or dungeons and dragons characters”
- “grimes buying these looks out in 3…2…1” (116 karma)
- “I know this is a random observation but I loved seeing the first model have actual cleavage, it gives me hope that busty and curvy bodies will become a regular runway thing 💜” (25 karma)
- “omg 14 😍 I’m in love” (23 karma)
- “Love, love, LOVE 12 and 15 would definitely wear those if I was a celeb” (20 karma)
- “That first dress is absolutely fantastic! The model looks like a goddess.”
- “Love IVH so much 😍 I’ll never get tired of their look, every single piece is so stunning and intricate and I could spend hours zooming in looking at the details!!”
- “I got profoundly inspired by look 5.”
- “get grimes on the phone NOW“
- “I love all of them. Very unique looks. Every cosplayer I know will love it too. So many gorgeous wizard and fairy looks!”
- “These are incredible”
- “This looks straight out of the movie Nope.”
- “The first dress is so gorgeous”
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Overall, users expressed their admiration for the collection, with emphasis on certain appreciations as follows:
- Look 5 (inspiration for user)
- Look 10 (looks like a dragon)
- Look 12 (commenter would wear)
- Look 14 (user in love)
- Look 15 (commenter would wear)
- First dress (*fantastic, goddess-like
"https://www.irisvanherpen.com/collections/roots-of-rebirth"
- Iris van Herpen’s latest collections named ‘Roots of Rebirth’
- The collection is showcased during Paris Haute Couture Week on January 25th, 2021
- Van Herpen explores a symbiosis of high technology and the artisanal craftsmanship of couture
- The collection references the intricacy of fungi and the entanglement of life that breathes beneath our feet
- Van Herpen notions towards the miraculous lacery of interconnectedness from the natural ‘wood wide web’
- The dialogues that the showcase presents weave amid the terrestrial and the underworld
- Van Herpen has partnered with the political artist and fashion designer Aleksandra Ścibor to create their specific fungus-inspired design
- Focus on organic structures and open compositions, intertwining layers in the textiles used
- Laser-cutting is kept to imitate fungal growth
- Laser-perforated patterns are stitched with embroidery into the available mesh layer
- The fabric used is mainly silk, cotton, and wool
- The designer has also merged different techniques of digital imaging and repeated pattern motifs, thereby creating stunning sculptural designs and movement in the garments
- Laser-cut textiles give a glimpse of exposing different layers of the designs
- Metallic shoes and handbags complement the avant-garde collection
- The images from the showcase indicate what appears like a biomass of roots or fibers that are imagined to come from a forest’s undergrowth
- The shoes resemble the mushroom root in a foil-like structure
- The designs have been shared on social media platforms, creating anticipation amongst fashion enthusiasts
- The showcase remained closed to the public due to COVID-19-related restrictions, and hence, its exclusive viewings became virtual
- The organic materials used in the collection aim for sustainability and eco-friendly nature.
"Iris van Herpen ~ Roots of Rebirth"
- YouTube video posted on the Haute Couture subreddit featuring Iris van Herpen’s “Roots of Rebirth” collection.
- Collection premiered on July 4th, 2018 at Élysée Montmartre theater in Paris.
- Collection explores the idea of rebirth and reflects the collaborative work of a diverse team of artists, designers, and technicians.
- Thirteen outfits in the collection, using materials such as glass, various kinds of leather, silk, and organza.
- Outfits feature intricate embroidery, 3D printed details, and digital techniques such as laser cutting and UV printing.
- Some of the outfits feature textures imitating sounds of nature, such as falling water or rustling leaves.
- The show features live music from Japanese composer Kazuya Nagaya, who used various traditional and electronic instruments to create a soundscape to complement the collection.
- The video includes close-up shots of each of the outfits and the details of their construction.
- In the comments section, users express their admiration for the collection’s artistry and technical proficiency.
- One user expresses concern about the lack of body diversity in the fashion industry in general and mentions the potential impact on Iris Van Herpen’s legacy.
- Other users respond to the concern by acknowledging the challenge of inclusivity in Haute Couture and praising Iris van Herpen’s work regardless.
- Users discuss other fashion houses that have made efforts towards inclusivity, such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Zac Posen.
- The comments section includes a total of three comments with 24 upvotes in total as of writing.
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