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A water dress, a Dune-inspired gown and haute couture for Beyoncé: the avant-garde world of Iris van Herpen
Science, art or haute couture? Dutch designer Iris van Herpen is known for her sculptural, futuristic garments that have been influenced by dance, architecture, the natural world, science and technology, and worn by the likes of Björk, Beyoncé and Lady …