Van Herpen explains her aesthetic ambition regarding her latest collection, named Refinery Smoke:

“The smoke looks like it is alive…Will there be a time when clothing is unnecessary and we’re able to ‘wear’ something as intangible as smoke? I believe in an unlimited, barrier-breaking future when it comes to fashion and therefore strive to find the borders of the seemingly impossible.”

Three of the best collections shown during Amsterdam International Fashion Week, from Claes Iversen, Iris van Herpen, and Jan Taminiau.

Thanks Fabulousness for the pics.

Of all those shown at this years Amsterdam fashion week, one collection no one will soon forget was that of , with it’s textured and sculpted pieces and dramatic hair and makeup. Made from materials like leather, iron, brass, chains and ‘hair’, the clothing, though not exactly wearable (where do you wear a black leather minidress with large gold brass wings?), was stunning and unlike anything else.

More art then fashion, models walked down the runway in black, navy, white, gold and steel creating a serious, underground club feel. My favorite look was a butterfly dress with silver chains and patchwork leggings, that although not very functional, provided in beauty what it lacked in coverage.