Iris van Herpen - Biopiracy

In the recent past, patents on our genes have been purchased. Are we still the sole proprietor of our bodies? From this question arises a sense of arrested freedom in one's most intimate, solitary state. A mix of ready-to-wear and couture pieces is presented with artist Lawrence Malstaf -who specializes in the interaction between biology and physicality. Models float in the air, embryonic, seemingly weightless and in a meditative suspended animation. Credits Show Producer: Etienne Russo Styling: Tom van Dorpe Creative consultant: Jerry Stafford Art Installation: Lawrence Malstaf 3D printing in collaboration with Julia Koerner and Materialise Shoes in collaboration with United Nude Music Director: Salvador Breed Press agent: Karim Ben Geloun - Karla Otto Casting Director: Pierre Del Moro, Samuele Ellis Scheinman Regie: Kim Vos Make-up: Inge Grognard - M.A.C. Hair: Maria Kovacs, Marco Lafrate - TIGI Video Registration: Fabrice Daville - Premices Films