For the ‘Biomimicry’ film, Iris van Herpen and Dutch National Ballet explore the symbiotic relationship between the metamorphic force in which fashion and dance interlace. The film, directed by Ryan McDaniels, sees the mesmeric dancer undulating into liquescent shapes and transcending into graceful figures that reflect her myriad of movements.

The brand’s pioneering vision of coalescing fashion and dance comes to life through JingJing Mao who is guided by Movement Director Juanjo Arqués, a gifted creative associate with Dutch National Ballet. Arqués made intuitive use of the surrounding eclectic elements to explore the direction Iris van Herpen’s designs take him.

Iris van Herpen & Dutch National Opera & Ballet

Film Director Ryan McDaniels                              

Movement Director Juanjo Arqués

Dancer Jingjing Mao         

Music Thijs de Vlieger | Lavinia Meijer

Sound Consultancy Salvador Breed

Hair Daan Kneppers | NCL Representation

Make-Up Suzanne Verberk | NCL Representation

Photography Valentine Bouqet

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