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Glow of Innovation: Iris Van Herpen's Algae Dress Shines

7/8/2025

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Iris Van Herpen dazzled audiences at Paris Haute Couture Week with a stunning dress that incorporates 125 million bioluminescent algae, designed alongside biodesigner Christopher Bellamy. This mesmerizing creation glows with every movement, beautifully merging fashion, science, and sustainability, and heralding a transformative moment in haute couture.

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Iris Van Herpen dazzled audiences at Paris Haute Couture Week with a stunning dress that incorporates 125 million bioluminescent algae, designed alongside biodesigner Christopher Bellamy. This mesmerizing creation glows with every movement, beautifully merging fashion, science, and sustainability, and heralding a transformative moment in haute couture.