(506) 2240-6804
Met gala 3d printed dress
3D printed fashion at the Met Gala 2019!
Published on May 10, 2019 by Carlota V.
The Met Gala is undoubtedly one of the most famous fashion evenings in the world, bringing together celebrities and young designers to promote innovation and design. This Met Gala 2019 saw some amazing creations combining craftsmanship and 3D printing: designer Zac Posen worked with GE Additive and Protolabs to design unique 3D printed pieces, whether it was a full dress or accessories. Carried by a model and various actresses, this range reflects well how 3D printing and fashion go can go hand in hand!
3D technologies have been penetrating the haute couture sector for a few years now, offering infinite possibilities in terms of design and shape complexity. We have seen the creation of original and unique dresses, shoes and accessories thanks to 3D printing, and the project led by Zac Posen, GE Additive and Protolabs is yet another example. The three partners went further this time by offering pieces inspired by moving natural objects – the objective being to show that “almost anything is possible with 3D printing” according to the American designer.
From left to right: Jourdan Dunn, Julia Garner, Nina Dobrev, Vito Schnabel, Gia Coppola, Katie Holmes and Zac Posen | Photo Credits: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images
A dress entirely 3D printed at the Met Gala 2019
Named Rose, this dress is undoubtedly the centerpiece of this collection presented at the Met Gala. Worn by the model Jourdan Dunn, the garment consists of 21 3D printed rose petals – each petal measures 53 cm and weighs 0.4 kilos. They were manufactured on a SLA 3D printer – the printing process was managed by Protolabs’ 3D printing department in North Carolina. All these petals are fixed on an invisible modular net, itself 3D printed in titanium using electron beam fusion technology.
Note that the final dress weighs 13 kilos and required 700 hours of printing and 400 hours of post-processing. Each petal includes a coat of primer and a coat of chameleon-effect automotive paint. The dress is completely adapted to the body of the British supermodel since all the design work started with a 3D digitisation of her morphology.
Finally, the garment is modular: it should be possible to add petals (up to 37 in total) to give more length to the dress.
Zac Posen holding the 3D printed petals | Photo credits: GE Additive
A custom-made bustier at the Met Gala 2019
Zac Posen created a whole new kind of bustier for actress Nina Dobrev: after 3D scanning her body, the designer and his partners 3D printed a plastic bustier in four parts on an SLA machine. 200 hours of work were required to produce this custom-made piece with a vitrified appearance. Actress Nina Dobrev explained: “About a month and a half before the Met Gala, Zac’s team made me do the most original fitting of my life! They put me in a spandex suit and I had to stand still in front of a 360° camera. It took a minute and a half to take 15 to 20 photos – we did it 6 times. A few days later, I discovered this futuristic bustier.”
The 3D printed glass-like bustier
3D printed accessories
Finally, several accessories could be seen on the red carpet of the Met Gala.
The actress Katie Holmes, for example, wore a kind of collar attached to the neck of her dress, printed in 3D on a resin machine. It represents pearly purple palm leaves and required 56 hours of 3D printing and finishing.
Katie Holmes wearing the 3D printed neck accessory | Photo credits: Theo Wargo / WireImage
Protolabs also printed a 3D headdress for actress Julia Garner, made on a Multi Jet Fusion machine from nylon. The accessory is inspired by the wine sector and uses berry leaves. It took 22 hours of work to make the ornament. We should also note the embroideries 3D printed on Deepika Padukone’s dress, manufactured by a SLA 3D printer. In total, 408 embroideries were sewn on the Indian actress’ dress, which required more than 160 hours of work.
Not only did women honour 3D printing during the evening, but Zac Posen himself wore lapel pins in the shape of 3D palm leaves. Andrew Garfield and Vito Schnabel both had cufflinks shaped like rose petals, in echo to the famous 3D printed dress.
The buttons were printed in 3D on a stereolithography machine. One thing is certain, these creations did not go unnoticed during the evening and 3D technologies are certainly a factor! More information can be found on GE Additive’s website HERE.
The 3D printed broideries | Photo credits: GE Additive
What do you think of these 3D printed dresses and accessories? Let us know in a comment below or on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Sign up for our free weekly Newsletter: all the latest news in 3D printing straight to your inbox!
*Cover Photo Credits: The New York Times
Iris van Herpen 3D printed gowns take to the 2022 Met Gala red carpet
0Shares
This year’s Met Gala saw four gowns designed by fashion designer Iris van Herpen displayed on the red carpet, each featuring elements of 3D printing techniques.
The designs were worn by singer and actress Dove Cameron, singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor, model and activist Winnie Harlow, and Sweden’s ‘most stylish persona’ Fredrik Robertsson.
Van Herpen has also announced she will be auctioning off two custom gowns produced for last year’s Met Gala later this month, with all proceeds going towards the preservation of the Amazon Rainforest.
Dove Cameron wearing her custom ‘Spiral Nebula’ gown at the Met Gala 2022. Photo via Iris van Herpen.A fashion 3D printing pioneer
For more than a decade, Van Herpen has been at the forefront of integrating 3D printing and digital manufacturing techniques into haute couture fashion design. The Dutch designer has an extensive body of work that incorporates the use of 3D printing and other technologies, having first designed her “Crystallization” 3D printed top back in 2010.
Since then, she has designed and produced 3D printed fashion pieces for famous celebrities such as Bjork, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga. Working with the likes of Stratasys and Materialise, van Herpen’s 3D printed designs have also featured on the catwalks of Paris Fashion Week in recent years, including a gown sown onto Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie in real-time, and a “Magnetic Motion” collection inspired by the Large Hadron Collider.
Embedded within a number of van Herpen’s designs is a “Foliage” fabrication technique developed in partnership with TU Delft, which allows her to 3D print delicate leaf patterns directly onto a fine, semi-transparent fabric. In 2019, she debuted her 3D printed “Cellchemy” face jewelry at the Musee des Beaux-Arts which she also designed alongside the university.
For last year’s Met Gala, van Herpen custom-designed a striking gown for Grimes, a Canadian musician and partner of billionaire business magnate Elon Musk, inspired by the recently released film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s American novel, Dune. The “Bene Gesserit” gown is one of those van Herpen is planning to auction off later this month, and features hand-cast lightning bolt shapes arranged in a 3D laser-cut pattern.
Winnie Harlow wearing the ‘Transmotion’ dress and ‘Minds in Motion’ Crown. Photo via Iris van Herpen.Van Herpen on show at the 2022 Met Gala
For this year’s Met Gala, van Herpen was joined on the red carpet by Cameron, Taylor, Harlow, and Robertsson who each wore her 3D designs.
Cameron’s custom “Spiral Nebula” gown took inspiration from this year’s theme of “the gilded age” and its ideals of pushing boundaries and embracing innovation. The gown transformed textured embroidery of the 19th century into fine yarns that were embroidered by hand outwards from the tips of the sleeves and hem. Layers of white fabric were bonded with recycled mylar and then 3D laser cut and stitched onto a template. The artwork was then integrated into the pattern of the dress, with the garment taking a total of 600 hours and 10 people to complete.
Harlow’s “Transmotion” dress was complemented by her “Mind in Motion” crown, which van Herpen created in partnership with kinetic artist Casey Curran, while Taylor’s “Mythosphere” gown was brought to life by a striking face jewelry piece.
Meanwhile, Robertsson made his debut at the Gala wearing his bold “Quantum” jumpsuit, which caught the attention of the cameras thanks to its feathery embellishments. Making a sustainability statement, the jumpsuit is made from upcycled fabric that was digitally printed and then heat bonded to recycled mylar.
The panels were then 3D laser cut into springing “feathers” stitched into the main garment. In total, the jumpsuit was crafted by 12 people over the course of 750 hours.
Going to auction
In addition to her Met Gala appearance this year, Van Herpen has also announced she will auction off two of her gown designs later this month, 25th May, via Bonhams. Both dresses were showcased at last year’s Met Gala, the “Bene Gesserit” gown worn by Grimes and the “Aeternus” gown worn by actress Gabriele Union.
Each lot will include the dress and its original sketches signed by van Herpen, and tickets for the upcoming Haute Couture fashion show in Paris. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Amazon Conservation Association and the Rainforest Trust Foundation.
Fredrik Robertsson wearing the custom ‘Quantum’ jumpsuit. Photo via Iris van Herpen.Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter for the latest news in additive manufacturing.
You can also stay connected by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.
Looking for a career in additive manufacturing? Visit 3D Printing Jobs for a selection of roles in the industry.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest 3D printing video shorts, reviews, and webinar replays.
Featured image shows Dove Cameron wearing her custom ‘Spiral Nebula’ gown at the Met Gala 2022. Photo via Iris van Herpen.
Tags Amazon Conservation Foundation Beyonce Bjork Bonhams Casey Curran Dove Cameron Dune Elon Musk Frank Herbert Fredrik Robertsson Game of Thrones Grimes Gwendoline Christie Iris Van Herpen Lady Gaga Materialise Met Gala 2022 Musee des Beaux-Arts Paris Fashion Week Rainforest Trust Foundation Stratasys Teyana Taylor tu delft Winnie Harlow
Hayley Everett
Hayley is a Technology Journalist for 3DPI and has a background in B2B publications spanning manufacturing, tools and cycling.
Writing news and features, she holds a keen interest in emerging technologies which are impacting the world we live in.
3D printed fashion at the Met Gala 2019
3D printed fashion at the Met Gala 2019
The Met Gala is undoubtedly one of the world's most celebrated fashion nights, bringing together celebrities and young designers to promote innovation and design. This year's Met Gala 2019 saw amazing creations combining craftsmanship and 3D printed designer Zac Posen worked with GE Additive and Protolabs to create unique 3D printed designs, be it a suit or accessories. The range of models and different actresses perfectly reflects how 3D printing and fashion can go hand in hand!
From left: Jourdan Dunn, Julia Garner, Nina Dobrev, Vito Schnabel, Gia Coppola, Katie Holmes and Zac Posen
3D technology has been infiltrating the high fashion sector for several years now, offering limitless possibilities in terms of design and complexity of shapes.
We have seen the creation of original and unique dresses, shoes and accessories thanks to 3D printing of , and another example is the project led by Zac Posen, GE Additive and Protolabs. This time around, the three partners have taken things a step further by offering pieces inspired by moving natural objects. The goal is to show that “almost anything is possible with 3D printed ,” according to the American designer.
Entirely 3D printed dress at the Met Gala 2019
Called the Rose, this dress is undoubtedly the centerpiece of this Met Gala collection. The clothes worn by model Jourdan Dunn are made up of 21 rose petals printed on the 3D printer . Each petal measures 53 cm and weighs 0.4 kg. They were made on a 3D printer SLA - the printing process was carried out by department 3D printed by Protolabs in North Carolina. All these petals are mounted on an invisible modular grid printed on a titanium 3D printer using electron beam fusion technology.
Zac Posen holding 3D printed petals
Please note that the final dress weighs 13 kg and requires 700 hours of printing and 400 hours of post-processing. Each petal includes a primer coat and a chameleon effect car paint coat. The dress is fully adapted to the body of the British supermodel, as all design work began with a 3D digitization of her morphology. Finally, the garment is modular: it should be possible to add petals (up to 37 in total) to give the dress more length.
Bespoke bustier at the Met Gala 2019
3D printed glass like a bustier
Zac Posen created a completely new look for actress Nina Dobrev's bustier: after 3D scanning her body, the designer and his partners 3D printed a four-piece plastic bustier on SLA machine. It took 200 hours of work to produce this custom-made piece with a vitrified exterior. Actress Nina Dobrev explains: “About a month and a half before meeting the Gala, Zach’s team made me do the most original example of my life! They put me in a spandex suit and I had to stand still in front of a 360° camera.
It took a minute and a half to take 15-20 photos - we did it 6 times. A few days later I saw this futuristic bustier.”
3D printed accessories
Finally, there were a few accessories on the Met Gala red carpet. For example, actress Katie Holmes wore a collar of sorts attached to the neck of her dress, 3D printed on a resin machine. It is pearl purple palm leaves and requires 56 hours of 3D printing and finishing.
Protolabs also 3D printed a Multi Jet Fusion nylon headpiece for actress Julia Garner. The accessory is inspired by the wine sector and uses berry leaves. It took 22 hours to make the decoration. Also worth noting is the 3D printed embroidery on Deepika Padukone's dress, made on 3D printer SLA. In total, 408 embroideries were sewn on the dress of the Indian actress, which required more than 160 hours of work.
3D printed baderi
Women not only honored 3D printed throughout the evening, but Zac Posen himself wore 3D palm leaf lapel pins.
Andrew Garfield and Vito Schnabel wore rose petal cufflinks, echoing the famous 3D printed dress. The buttons were 3D printed on a stereolithographic machine. One thing is for sure, these creations did not go unnoticed throughout the evening and 3D technology is definitely a factor!
About us:
3DPrinter is the leader in sales of 3D printers, consumables and accessories in Ukraine. Our company also provides 3D printing services for .
Our store offers a wide range of 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D plastics and resins, as well as spare parts for 3D printers and other accessories at the best prices on the Ukrainian market with delivery throughout Ukraine (Kharkiv, Nikolaev, Dnepropetrovsk, Lviv, Zaporozhye, Kherson, Odessa).
themes and looks from previous years
Met Costume Institute Gala images celebrities
The Costume Institute's annual Met Gala is tied with the Oscars and the Super Bowl.
The significance of this event for the fashion world is invaluable, therefore, each invited star guest, regardless of his status, prepares for the event with special care and tries to match his outfit with the theme of the event. This year the ball will take place on May 6, but for now, we recall under what topics last year's balls were held and how celebrities dressed up.
2013
The theme of the Met Gala in 2013 was "Punk: From Chaos to Couture". The exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcased the influence of punk on fashion from its early days to the present, covering the history of two punk capitals: London and New York. The stars invited to the ball had to prepare outfits that reflected their understanding of the punk aesthetic. The guests and spectators especially remembered Sarah Jessica Parker in a Philip Tracy headdress imitating a Mohawk.
SaveVOGUECopyright5Zarah Clothingzarah Indian lehengas
2014
2014 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was held under the auspices of the work of one of the first American couturier Charles James.
The exhibition explored James's influence on contemporary fashion and showcased his best work in ball gowns and casual wear. For the 2014 ball, celebrities chose outfits in the spirit of the old year, and as fashion critics recall, many of them successfully coped with the task.
SaveVogueCopyright12Aesha RehanThe Met Gala
2015
"China: Through the Looking Glass" was the name of the exhibition and theme of the Met Gala in 2015. The West has always been fascinated by the mysteries of the East, and many fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Paul Poiret have been inspired by Chinese aesthetics and culture. On the red carpet of the ball, Rihanna especially stood out in a yellow dress with a long train that stretched several meters behind her, and three assistants helped to wear it.
Savefrom buro247.ruCopyright issue5Tanusha PopovaStars & Oscars & Red carpet fashion
2016
The 2016 exhibition explored how high-tech influences fashion, and celebrities had to demonstrate their vision of this influence.
As Karl Lagerfeld said before the exhibition, if handicraft used to have weight in the world of haute couture, then the digital revolution has completely changed the rules of the game. Think of the 2012 Iris Van Herpen dresses with 3D prints. Celebrity Met Gala guests opted for metallics, chrome and other futuristic textures in their suits.
SaveE! OnlineCopyright13Victoria ShireRed Carpet
2017
The 2017 show honored the talents of avant-garde designer Rei Kawakubo and her fashion house Comme des Garçons. It was a comprehensive look at Kawakubo's work and a great retrospective of her creations from the day the brand was founded. By the way, not all guests dared to try on the unusual outfits of the Japanese fashion house, but those who nevertheless took the risk were remembered for their exits for a long time. For example, Rihanna in a Comme des Garçons dress inspired by the brand's fall-winter 2016 collection, where Ray Kawakubo fantasizes about 18th century punks.
