The Oscillation Dress, which is a part of threeASFOUR’s Quantum Vibrations Collection, was unveiled for the first time on September 13 at The Hole Gallery in New York City. The unique fashion piece is comprised of 30 individual multi-color, multi-material 3D printed parts, and was assembled together from 270 individual design files. Using Stratasys’ PolyJet 3D printing technology, the 30 components were initially printed as flat and unwrapped patches, and were later assembled directly to the body of the model.
“3D printing is transformative for designers aiming to take complex designs and realize them as a wearable garment. In the case of ‘Oscillation,’ Stratasys 3D printing enabled us to visualize 3D patterns as they truly are – complex, interwoven circles of energy, transforming in shape, color and flexibility as they radiate around the body,” said Gil. “The stellar parallax of the patterns, the way in which they transform as the viewing angle changes, is only possible through 3D printing.”
The 3D printed dress, which is the third official collaboration between Stratasys and threeASFOUR, was inspired by source energies and primal, universal vibrations. In fact, the entire design of the dress is based off of vibrational patterns and geometries. In order to achieve the complex color gradient that makes the Oscillation dress so aesthetically appealing, each print was digitally split into nine thin layers of less than one millimeter in thickness. These individual layers were then assigned a particular mixture of color and flexibility, printed, and assembled into the vibrant 3D printed dress displayed at NYFW 2016.
“At Stratasys we are continually reflecting on aesthetic discoveries to help creative minds explore uncharted grounds in contemporary art and design that can be realized with our 3D printing technology,” said Naomi Kaempfer, Creative Director at Stratasys. “With ‘Oscillation’, we are inviting our audience to explore abstract universal ideas and thought changing concepts, and bringing these to life in three dimensions and vivid color. With forward-thinking projects such as this, threeASFOUR has set an example in design innovation, and has continued to transform the way people think about fashion.”
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[Source: Stratasys]