Dutch queen Máxima opens the exhibition Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses in Paris on Tuesday evening, November 28, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. This exibition pays tribute to Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, now recognized as one of the most avant-garde figures of her generation. She was a trainee with Alexander McQueen and in 2007 she launched her own label. Since that time she has had exhibitions in this country and abroad. She was awarded the Dutch Design Award and the Mercedes Benz Dutch Fashion Award in 2010. Iris van Herpen has acquired a great reputation for her eye-catching creations for which she combines traditional craftsmanship with detailed needlework and innovative techniques.
This beautiful and affordable hard to find book of her solo exhibition in The Netherlands in 2012 offers a clear overview of her work throughout the years. It has now become a valuable collector's item. Het boek is in bijna nieuwstaat. Alleen de zwarte achterkant heeft enkele nauwelijks zichtbare gebruikssporen. Zie de foto's !