IRIS VAN HERPEN TELLS A FAIRYTALE (Fall 2022 Haute Couture Fashion Show Review) 

It’s crazy to me that celebrities aren’t wearing Iris Van Herpen on every single red carpet. Their looks are nothing short of stunning modern art.

The sheer lace actually working with the models' skin colors was masterful. How many times have we seen a designer just not match the color of those fabrics to the model?!... too many.

Iris Van Herpen is one of those designers that only come once in a lifetime or maybe even millennium. I am gagged by her mind

I love that I can’t remember ever hearing Luke say anything bad about a Van Herpen piece. She is my favorite designer and this has to be one of her best collections ever!

She’s not Haute Couture, she’s something beyond. Her work is phenomenally innovative.

This is where High Fashion equals Art. So absolutely stunning.

I'm not a fashion girl, but these looks drew me in. They're stunning.

She's a genius ...completely immersed in her art and craft.

Iris Van Herpen NEVER disappoints

It’s so nice to see such a shockingly talented and innovative designer like Herpen. Plus she’s a woman among a sea of male designers which is refreshing.

The rules of Haute Couture need to be rewritten, here's hoping Iris's work is foundational to that process. Loved the review, Luke's use of history and context are smashing.

This must be Luke’s best review yet, fantastically executed, on an extraordinarily complex collection to describe. As masterful as the designs themselves. Bravo!

I love that Luke's library gets fuller each video, it's really cool to see his love for fashion manifest everywhere ☺️

The one thing I find surprising about Iris Van Herpen is the PR strategy, specifically the celebrities they are dressing for Red Carpets. They don't always always live up to her level of the excellence.

Having all the references and technical detail included just makes me appreciate the collection even more. I am living for these runway reviews!!!

This collection is everything🙌🏾🙌🏾 why don’t more celebrities wear these kinda looks on the red carpet? This is the art we want to see.. Zendaya do us a solid please and bring this to the red carpet😩

Beautiful, I’m blown away. As a needle worker I so appreciate how difficult these garments were to make. Bravo to the seamstresses.

The black one with the face that covered half the model's face was the one that blew me away when you posted it on insta. I really appreciate all the details about the materials and processes she uses. You always do your homework, Luke. Thank you for sharing it!

Iris has been one of THE BEST consistent designers for the last 10 years .

So so stunning. It's wonderful when designers draw on myths and legends or literature to educate us and bring extra depth and meaning to their creations. Delightful and breathtaking in equal measure.

Why aren't we seeing celebrities wearing these exquisitely gorgeous and unique gowns, instead of the same old styles? These are stunning and one of a kind!

Ugh this was one of my favorite collections from Van Herpen… the nuance, the innovation, the depth and layers of reference… this is what fashion stands for to me. There’s a reason she’s hands down one of my favorite designers for about a decade now 🥰

ovids poems piece was absolutely magnificent, the panels were such a brillant way to transform fabrics into masterpieces

I’m not usually blown away by what passes for couture these days…but this was truly a work of art! A masterpiece of craft and expression. It blew me away

The model wearing the first dress looks like a goddess. I loved almost every single piece in this collection and I know nothing about fashion. I had several different feelings and imaginings while watching the models ranging from high fantasy settings to cathedrals with stained glass to lichen structures, etc. Great job on commentary. It was very interesting to hear about.

This is real fashion. Wearing her art must be such an honor, i would absolutely rock her dresses every day if i had the chance.

Seriously this video is so good. The analysis, the presentation, it's just fantastic.

I adore Van Herpens designs... All of these gowns look like fine art (which they are) without loosing the sense of them being clothing. Like... If I had the money and occasion to be this extra, I would genuinely wear some of these pieces. Additionally, despite the many cutouts and little use of fabric the models never look naked, instead the construction enhances the shape of the body without sexualising it. It's just beautiful craftsmanship, storytelling, and innovation. Also pay attention to how close the sheer fabric matches the models' skintones, I had to do a double take on the first gown to realize that the chest was covered

HauteLeMode it has been lovely to have you as almost a tour guide these past couple of weeks as I have gone deep down the rabbit hole of fashion shows. I've been watching the big shows and also your videos for some commentary and I appreciate you. This binge would not be near as lovely without you.

Honestly, I watched the show and I thought it was amazing, but hearing the explanation and having studied greco-roman classics in university made her work seem even more meaningful and brilliant.

she makes the best fcking dresses I have EVER seen

The looks remind me of Aeon Flux or how movies thought we would dress in the future(now) also giving elf/pixie vibes ✨ Looove the first look especially

Oh my god I can't remember the last time I felt so invigorated by a collection

oh we’ve been WAITING for this one 🤩

I like how she keeps the collections small and doesn't go overboard.

Iris aimed for haute couture and overshot, landing firmly in fine art. She is my favorite and I haven’t felt this way about a designer since McQueen’s tragic death. Different styles, to be sure, but the heart of their collections are the same: brave, true to the designer, and perfectly executed.

Super late, but I just want to say your explanation of the historical and literary influences is so good, so clear and linear, it really helps me understand and appreciate the collection on another level.

My absolute favourite designer of all time … she’s not just fashion master but an artist ..🏅🏅🏅🏅

I loved your review and I love Iris work soooooooooo much, I mean she is the definition of modern fashion, she's definitely going where no one else dares to be or dream, and I'm loving it!!!! I have seen some videos from previous collections and I must say 2 or 3 of those looks could definitely be commercialized to the big public into amazing and stunning nightgowns, not only for the MET GALA but for a very classy wedding!!!

Those masks from lance victor Moore are so insanely beautiful. They really give off that meta morphosism look that the dresses were inspired by

IVH gowns always look they should have moving parts, animated shifting panels like a kaleidoscope. Narcissus gown was my personal fave.

bravo Luke! you presented the work perfectly. these are masterpieces in their use of materials, construction, conception, even the show’s presentation was arrestingly beautiful. what a treat to see.

Most beautiful designs and workmanship. Well done Iris!

I want one of her pieces! Luke, your critique and in-depth explanations were vital to my full appreciation of the collection.

Luke, thanks for the thoughtful well written review. So respectful and technical. The commentary about the mythologies behind the inspirations is so helpful in viewing these beautiful dresses as kinetic sculptures worthy of any sculpture studio or antiquities museum. Love the connection you make between IVH creative process and potential scientific innovation. Creativity creates creativity and celebrates creation myth.

Just stunning. Brilliant. Thanks for covering this, Luke, and helping us understand it!

I love that you are now breaking down the review by house ! The 10ish min video is a perfect format for this types of reviews. Keep up with the great work :)

I love her work, very whimsical. I can se her insperations Imaging making this. This is ART for shure!

She's a goddess She is an artist She is a queen She is an icon She is Iris Van Herpen

She is truly an artist not just a fashion designer at this point. These dresses can be looked at as sculptures and the best part is...all the dresses on all the different complexion women complimented their skin and look as if those dresses were an extension of their body. Now that is truly art when you don't even think of them as dresses anymore but something that transcends dresses.

. I really liked this collection and the story intertwined into the pieces. I thought they were beautiful. And just one more thing , thank you for taking the time to research the history of each design house. I really learn a lot about the industry through your content. It has given me a new found respect for the fashion industry.

In a world filled with so much sh*t art makes it bearable and this is ART at its highest form. The collection took by breath away (I was gasping at one look after another) and gives me hope for a more beautiful world. Thank you for your art Iris Van Herpen.

Iris van Herpen's work is breathtaking. But I haven't seen any celebrity who I've seen wear one of her pieces do it any justice.

Thank you for your incredible review. The time spent explaining all of the references IVH made only add's to the amazing work shown in the collection.

Thank you HauteLeMode! Merci, شكرا لك, Obrigado! Thank you for providing this in-depth, thoughtful, and historically based perfect review of Iris Van Herpen's Fall 2022 Haute Couture Fashion Show "Meta Morphism" . Your reflective and introspective examination of her collection from both the view of the brand's transformation and parallels to Ovid's 'Metamorphosis' is thought provoking and educational. Highlighting her inspirational use of materials atypical of the fashion industry was my favorite aspect of your review. I would have been deeply saddened had your review been anything less than this well-deserved homage.

I love your thorough research and sharing that. Amazing collection. What a talent IVH has.

The brown bodysuit was my absolute favorite!!!

Amazing collection accompanied with superb review from the one and only Luke!

Iris van herpen is unmatched. What I wouldn’t give to have the occasion and status to wear one of these unbelievable designs

If I were a celebrity, I’d wear Iris Van Herpen as much as possible. I love the fish dresses from one of her older collections

Narcissus is literally so beautiful I cry everytime I see it. Reminds me (subtly) of Raja's veiled it runway on AS7 honestly

The entire collection was jaw dropping, especially Narcissus, Anandamaya, and the final look.

A great review and appreciable close-up into the art and method of the designer extraordinaire that is Miss Herpen. 👍

Your comedic timing is underrated. You're hilarious lol

This collection woke up The Fashion in me. Truly such thought provoking design that has a clear well researched and picked apart inspiration. The craftsmanship of the garments, especially the draping, is awe inspiring. As a renaissance and ancient greek history lover, this collection is the best of it all. As a person who does portraiture and figure drawing, anatomy can never be too stressed. Iris Van Herpen's gowns not only played with silhouette but called back to structure. Many designs with "invisible" mesh do not work well but the fabric choice and color was done expertly.

Iris Van Herpen needs a retrospective exhibit at the MoMA

Thank you for explaining the meaning behind this work! I love her art but was missing the depth. Please delve into more of her work. Your knowledge ads an invaluable perspective

My favourite Couturier...the collection is breathtaking💖💝💝

Her designs should be in sci fi movies coz they just look so elegant and futuristic.

Absolutely Stunning!!!! Beautiful Art!!!! I've never heard of this designer so thank you for this video...my favorite!!!!!

Thank you so much for introducing me to Iris Van Herpen..I didn't know who she was or what her clothes looked like before I started watching this channel several years ago.. you've taught me a lot, but Iris' talent is so unique and such a gift and joy to look at and experience.. I'm just so genuinely grateful to be able to see and appreciate her work, let alone get insightful explanations of it from you as well. 😊👏💛

I watched the show without context a couple of days ago, but I have to say your video is basically mandatory watching to properly understanding it. I love the nods to Ovid and his works, and the depth to which you went to explain the materials used as well. Iris and her team continue to stun me with their incredible work. I'm a home dressmaker/costumer, and while I can probably try to replicate most other fashion houses' work and get a wearable garment out of it, it is IMPOSSIBLE to even begin to approach van Herpen's works. It makes me appreciate them all the more because I know how outside the norm of usual haute couture they are.

It's totally funny to see that the women in old paintings can be seen bare-breasted, but on RU-vid they have to be covered up. 4:34 I like Iris van Herpen's intellectual approach to the subject. I know less about fashion and more about art history, but I think Iris is one of those artists whose work is instantly recognisable. I also think that her clothes make the models look like classical sculptures. I Love your videos, but I usually don't comment, because oft my very basic English skills. Btw I am envious of you for your library.

You are the best fashion vlogger, Luke. I loved this collection before, but your literate and sensitive commentary has deepened my appreciation of the work.

IVH be with you! The miiiind of this woman!!! 🥰

As one who obtained a degree in Ancient Mediterranean History (i.e., so-called "Classics"), I appreciated your research and presentation of the Ovidian themes in the context of the garments presented. I have no background in fashion, but I learn volumes with each of your videos I've watched. Keep up the great content!

Thank you for this. I watched the show and was like: meh, another Iris Van Herpen collection. Had no idea that this was an anniversary. This video gave me an immense appreciation and respect for it, a completely new perspective. That's why I love your videos

I'm definitely not a fashion expert and I lack historical knowledge and context for many of these videos. So from my layman's perspective, Iris Van Herpen seems to be the only current designer constantly creating clothing that looks nearly impossible. They sometimes seem like the impossible clothes in fantasy or cyberpunk artwork. Those shapes shouldn't be possible to make with real textiles, but there it is. In addition, the word "metamorphosis" is most often associated with the butterfly. The use of abstract wings, symmetry, and patterning of the appliques reminds me of butterflies (particularly the violet looks) or even rorshach tests come to life. In another book titled "Metamorphosis" by a different Roman author, Lucius Apuleius (2nd century AD), the story of Cupid and Psyche is told. Psyche becomes the goddess of the soul. In her immortal form, she is often portrayed with butterfly wings. The story is likely much older than that, and there is earlier Greek art of a goddess with butterfly wings. I think the fact that the goddess of the soul is portrayed with the wings of a creature whose most distinctive feature is its transformation is kind of amazing and very fitting for Iris Van Herpen. Not exactly Ovid, but I do love the possibilities related to the theme.

Her inspiration and work was lovely. 😊

I’d never seen this designer before, but I saw the looks and (this shows my culture references) I immediately thought of Empress Sindel & Kitana from MK 11. Just look it up. Blown away by the show, chefs kiss 😘

I love seeing you explore really well thought out pieces. I think it brings out the best in your analysis and makes the entire video such a pleasure to watch ❤️

Iris van Herpen made me interested in fashion. Period. I trained as a painter and photographer (when darkrooms were a thing). I find her work absolutely breathtaking. And it's worn by humans. I have come to appreciate fashion as art (as opposed to craft, even if craft is beautiful and worthy of respect) through her. I found your channel because I wanted to learn more. So also, thank you.

Wow, this collection is just beautiful.

She is a true artist ♥

And that set is to die for😍

She has been the best for quite a few years. No rival.

Thank you so much for making this. When I originally saw this collection, I loved it and got some of the references but missed a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time to research everything bc knowing the inspiration and backstory really just made me appreciate this collection on a whole other level. You did such a great job with this. Please do more of these super in-depth reviews, especially for IVH!!!

what a phenomenal breakdown and review! great job!!!

commentaires et analyses brillants, comme toujours. Un grand merci.

I love the mask/crown made of feathers. On purple dress.

Iris never misses and is the only one I trust to convey a theme through her chosen canvas (clothing). The Narcissus and Apollo and Daphne reference was just 😮‍💨💕

I will never not be in awe of Iris Van Herpen she is an absolute visionary!

I was waiting for your commentary on this!!

I love learning about fashion from you!!! Where else could someone like me, a complete novice, get this info in such a digestible and entertaining manner! Thank you

Hands down my favorite designer. These designs are beyond brilliant. Truly unique and beautiful :)

Phenomenal collection! And thanks for your extremely intelligent analysis- I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I live for the gorgeous creativity in IVH shows. I appreciate her work even more deeply after hearing the contexts on this channel. Thank you!

I've often thought that if I were a celebrity with my pick of designers to work with, I'd be Iris van Herpen allll the way

I had to pause for a second just to appreciate your book collection glow-up

This was such a wonderful breakdown of the collection! Thank you for the research and presentation! I also thought the black and white Narcissus dress was a cool way to reimagine and explore the mirror and the veil! Merging and making art of both concepts while exploring the idea that the perception of beauty can become a prison, or a cover for the true self.