Inspired by our previous feature on 3D-printed shoes, here’s an article on a 3D-printed dress.
If you think it’s a dress with three-dimensional prints, you’re not alone; that’s what we thought it was at first, too. Just looking at pictures of Dita Von Teese’s modeling doesn’t help much with explaining the concept either because it just looks like a sculpted dress.
Dita Von Teese models the pioneering 3D-printed dress adorned with over 12,000 Swarovski crystals, showcasing a blend of fashion and technology (Credit: WENN)
This 3D-printed dress, created by designer Michael Schmidt and architect Francis Bitonti, is a “world’s first,” and we know for something to be called that, it’s definitely got to be something more extraordinary.
A technological marvel: This 3D-printed dress comprises 17 unique pieces linked by 3,000 joints, redefining the boundaries of traditional garment construction (Credit: WENN)
What exactly is this if it’s not a traditional dress adorned with three-dimensional prints or crafted through sculpting? Imagine this: it’s a dress produced by a printer. That’s right, much like how you would print a document, except this process unfolds in three dimensions.
Consider a 3D-printed dress comprising 17 printed sections and boasting over 3,000 moving joints. This gives you an idea of the scale and complexity involved, far surpassing that of a mere sheet of paper.
Detailed view of the 3D-printed dress’s intricate hinges, highlighting the precision and innovation of 3D printing technology in fashion (Credit: WENN)
It’s incredible what technology can do now. Okay, maybe the powdery substance that acts as the paper and the binding component that acts as the ink don’t compare to silk, cotton, or leather. But imagine designing a dress on your computer, printing it out, and being able to wear it. So futuristic, it’s scary.
Inspired by Fibonacci’s golden ratio, this 3D-printed dress features a hinged mesh design that marries ancient wisdom with modern technology (Credit: WENN)