The essence of Iris Van Herpen is expressing the character and emotions of a
woman and to extend the shape of the feminine body in detail
“For me, fashion is an expression of art that is very close related to me and to my body. I see it as my expression of identity combined with desire, moods and cultural setting.In all my work I try to make clear that fashion is an artistic
expression, showing and wearing art, and not just a functional and
devoid of content or commercial tool. With my work I intend to show that
fashion can certainly have an added value to the world, that it is
timeless and that its consumption can be less important then its
beginning. Wearing clothing creates an exciting and imperative form of
self-expression. 'Form follows function' is not a slogan with which I
concur. On the contrary, I find that forms complement and change the
body and thus the emotion. Movement, so essential to and in the body, is
just as important in my work. By bringing form, structure and
materials together in a new manner, I try to suggest and realize optimal
tension and movement.”
