3D Printed Fashion
Ready to wear 3D printed compostable shoes? Footwear education institute Slem and startup BioInspiration are developing an eco-friendly idea.
A Belgian fashion design student has brought an interesting 3D printed glasses project to his Fashion Academy runway but could this be the future of how we make glasses?
Could the answer to pesky visual panty lines be 3D printing underwear to make sure it sits closer to your skin? One fashion student seems to think so.
3D printing becomes increasingly important in the fashion world. So, how about that luxurious 3D printed gown for $3000?
How would you like to walk on a true work of sculpted art? Italian Designer Cristina Franceschini (AKA Crystiff) can make it happen through her design abilities and 3d printed shoes.
Artist Sophy Wong's recent creation, a "complete, wearable" dress, consists of two silk-lined pieces with invisible zippers.
For Mats Beckman's graduation project, he decided to use a 3D printer, 3D pen, and heat pressure to create a flexible compostable 3D printed menswear outfit. All3DP spoke to him.
Fashion designers are using this new technology to turn their wildest ideas into reality. Let's take a closer look at what's currently on offer.
The 2019 Met Gala featured 3D printing galore: Five actresses wore dresses designed by Zac Posen, which were brought to life by GE Additive and Protolabs.
Chinese researchers have developed a new one-step 3D printing process to create electronic threads for e-textiles. These will harvest and store electricity on fabrics while making wearable technology less cumbersome.
VIP TIE is a Milan-based luxury accessories brand using 3D printing to offer a ready-to-wear and customized tie collections based on a client's request.
At the 91st Academy Awards, the award for Costume Design went to Ruth Carter for her work on the film Black Panther. Carter thanked 3D designer Julia Koerner for her work on the mantel and crown printed by Materialise.
Arí van Twillert claims to be the "world's first true 3D fit lingerie specialist". She uses 3D scanning, 20,000 data points, a software engineer and a 3D printed support element to make the most comfortable bra possible.
Now launched on Kickstarter is a 3D printed knitwear campaign by The Girl and the Machine which aims to reduce consumption by providing high quality, luxurious merino wool jumpers made to meet your tastes and sizing exactly.
Designer and Royal College of Art graduate Lingxiao Luo is combining traditional knitting techniques and 3D printing to create garments that echo the playful style of children's toys.
Zaha Hadid Architects' latest work is the H-Line hat which was inspired by the firm's condo at 520 West 28th Street, New York. Designed by boss and collaborator, Patrik Schumacher, the hat was made using 3D printing for a Friends of the High Line fundraiser.
French fashion brand Chanel is launching Le Révolution Volume mascara which has a 3D printed mascara brush. The 3D printed brush is the first of its kind to be manufactured on such a large scale.
In a recent interview with Afropunk, costume designer Ruth E. Carter describes how her team used 3D printing technology to help create the outfits for Marvel Studios' upcoming superhero film "Black Panther".
The Cosmetic Science Research Group at London College of Fashion is using 3D scanning and printing to create a personalized lipstick applicator.
MIT showcases its rapid liquid printing process at Design Miami, 3D printing tote bags, lamps, and other art objects.