WEARABLE TECH

Experiments in 3D Printed Fashion

By Syuzi Pakhchyan

Fashion and technology are the perfect pairing. Fashion’s constant need for newness drives designers to continually seek novel materials and innovative ways of making garments. Emerging technologies provide designers with fresh inspiration and opportunities to innovate and create radically new garments that don’t already exist.

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Dita Von Teese makes 3D printing look gorgeous in her custom nylon dress, designed by Michael Schmidt (not pictured) and Francis Bitonti (lower right).

Just a few seasons back, the laser cutter was fashion’s muse as designers sent leathers down the runway, ...

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