3D Printing; The Future of Innovative Shapes and Materials in Women Fashion Design

Abstract

3D Printing is an emerging trend since the last few years. It is literally used to print
from simple objects like toys to an intricate and complex object like a house. In fact, every field
of design has adopted 3D printing as it transforms the ideas into tangible objects in no time
through an easy and quick process and lesser materials for construction. The industry of
fashion design, in no doubt, has adopted this method for making of apparels. 3D printed
fashion is slowly being adopted by designers due to ease of construction, innovative products
and high-end results. Many fashion designers and companies have used 3D printers to create
all sorts of fashion items such as Jewelry, shoes, bags, and dresses. The 3D Printing has given
fashion designers great motive to create innovative shapes and use innovative materials since
it is a valuable technique to explore very exciting ideas in fashion design. 3D printing
technology is now commonly available in the collections of designers and brands which
participate in world's leading Fashion weeks in Paris, London, New York, and Milano fashion
week. Spearheaded by renowned fashion designers, like Iris van Herpen, Janne Kyttanen,
Danit Peleg, Michael Smith, and Francis Bitonti.
The shape is the fundamental framework of the garments on the body or the general state
of the piece of clothing without adornment. Shapes can lead the eye movement based on the
lines direction. Different kinds of shapes in fashion design are designed to flatter different
bodies and also create dress codes for certain events or occasions. Shapes can be taken into an
advantage and alter the appearance of body silhouettes to create a graceful illusion. It is a
fundamental consideration in fashion design, it can determine the first impression of the
design. People will notice the shape of the design before they examine the material or the
details of the design.