Iris Van Harpen F/W 2010

"Synesthesia"

Dutch designer Iris Van Harpen's Fall/ Winter 2010 collection is entitled Synesthesia.

Synesthesia: A condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another, as when the hearing of a sound produces the visualization of a color. The high sensitivity of a synesthetic experience can lead to perceptual enhancement, mixed sensation, or sensory overload.

Laser cut leather is what it's all about. One side is a solid and the other side a metallic gold, silver, or bronze. These textures and colors are molded in a futuristic twisting, knotting, and draping. These three dimensionally structured garments appear to be forged and constructed rather than sewn. Van Herpen really pushes the somewhat fluid boundaries of fashion as art. Which we all know… I live for!!!

After completing stints at both Alexander McQueen and Viktor & Rolf, van Herpen has been working on her solo collections since 2007, taking home the Dutch Design Award for her S/S 09-10 collection. When asked backstage at her runway show of her inspiration for Synesthesia, Van Herpen explained she was "inspired by the cross-sensational phenomenon of feeling sound, smelling motion, and hearing color" I am loving her right now. Check out the video her designs are genius!!!

Until next wishing you F,G,& E

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