Dots[Connection]: The Mutant Cards!

Here is your weekly Draw A Dot. recap!

The Giambattista Valli S/S 2015 Ready To Wear illustration open call is happening right now so make sure you don't miss this chance if you are an illustrator (or pass this around if you know any good illustrators)! Good luck!

The Mutant Series is finally coming to an end and here is the last set. In here, Roberto illustrates his version of Iris Van Herpen S/S 2015 mutant, while Svetlana goes all dark with the Gareth Pugh S/S 2015 collection. I love this series a lot and am planning to do it again for another season!  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Svetlana Makarova & Roberto Sánchez

Dots[Connection]: The Trinity

Here is your weekly Draw A Dot. recap!

Here comes a brand new series! For this mini project, I invited Roberto Sánchez and Svetlana Makarova to each create 3 cards based on 3 S/S 2015 collections (Iris Van Herpen, Comme des Garcons, and Gareth Pugh). Here is part 1 featuring Comme des Garcons and Iris Van Herpen. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Roberto Sánchez & Svetlana Makarova

The celebration of Draw A Dot.'s 2nd anniversary continues with this lovely piece! This illustration is created by Shamekh and I really love the idea behind it. To me, every firefly in here represents an artist who has contributed his/her works to the site. Stunning!  [Read Here]

Courtesy of Shamekh

Walk the Walk: Iris van Herpen S/S 2015 Collection

This is possibly the best RTW collection Iris van Herpen has created to date!

Since the debut of the first RTW collection 3 seasons ago, I was always curious to see how Iris applied the Haute Couture 3D print element to her designs. It worked at some sort of extent, but never really wowed me, until now.

For this season, Iris applied the "sea urchin" 3D print element on the garments and it worked very well. The entire collection had a very futuristic vibe and many of the pieces were highly sellable because they were wearable, with a nice Haute Couture twist. There were also some pieces that would look amazing in editorials in the up coming season.

As a Iris van Herpen fan, I am totally into this collection, and right now I am just hoping she will inject new element for her next season. Bravo!

Pros:
- Iris applies her previous Haute Couture elements on many of her pieces. They are very refreshing and different.
- Love the silhouettes of the dresses. They have a bold attitude with a futuristic vibe
- A lot of the garments are very wearable, and some of them will look great in editorials.

Cons: 
- Now that Iris has done her warm up on RTW collections, I would love to see her creating a solid theme, or introducing a new element to the collection.

Eye Candies:
- The 3 finale dresses
- 3D print skirt
- The chainmail dress
- The "sea urchin" jacket

Please visit Style.com to view the complete collection.

Object of Desire: Dom Pérignon Metamorphosis by Iris van Herpen

As a fan of fashion designer Iris van Herpen, I was extremely excited to hear of this collaboration with Dom Pérignon!

To end the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2004 era (aka First Plénitude) with a bang, the company is teaming up with Iris van Herpen for special project called "Dom Pérignon Metamorphosis by Iris van Herpen".

Iris has designed a special limited edition bottle and package called Cocoonase. Both are inspired by "the importance of time in crafting the Dom Pérignon vintages." The use of green and black represents the energy within the wine as it shifts and transforms from its First Plénitude to its Second Plénitude. The dark green colour is an iconic code for the champagne brand as it is a reflection of the soul of the wine and its intensity, depth and complexity.

Here is what Iris has to say about the creation of this special edition bottle.

“The name Cocoonase references the butterfly which softens her cocoon shell before she goes into her next stage of metamorphosis. This piece of art houses Dom Pérignon Vintage 2004, symbolically nestled inside of the cocoon structure, and its fine ribs and lines represent a one-way passage out. Cocoonase acts as a shield that protects the Dom Pérignon bottle as it prepares for its metamorphosis.”

This limited edition bottle will be available across Canada in limited quantities.

Watch the campaign below featuring Anja Rubik in Iris van Herpen Haute Couture collection.

Courtesy of Dom Pérignon

Trendology: Iris van Herpen F/W 2013 Collection

Iris van Herpen has finally released her first ever Ready To Wear collection for this coming F/W 2013 season and the pieces do not disappoint at all!

This collection consists of some of the best elements from the "Micro" and "Mummification" Huate Couture collections such as the crystalized embellishments and the binding technique. From jacket to skirt suit, there are some good options for everyone and the materials are very nice as well. I find the clothes to be very sporty and completely wearable. For people who have been wanting to wear something from Iris van Herpen,  this collection will definitely be on their wish list.

As a Canadian, I am very happy to know Grimes is the model of shoot and I cannot wait to see her wearing some of these pieces at her performance in the future!

Walk the Walk: Iris van Herpen S/S 2013 Haute Couture Collection

I have been a fan of Iris van Herpen for quite a long time now but the last 2 Haute Couture collections just didn't fit my taste. However, she has regained my faith for this brand after this wonderful, electric S/S 2013 Haute Couture collection.

This collection is called Voltage and it is inspired by lightning and electricity. Even though the first few pieces remind me of her "Synesthesia" collection, I really like the new silhouette and also how they become more wearable than before (still, I think no one will wear these pieces to a formal events). The pieces that have really amazed me are the "sea urchin", or the "electric ball" gowns. I feel like the "sea urchins" have their own lives and move naturally when the model is walking on the runway. This is a new kind of couture wear and I find it very interesting and cool. The final metallic piece is something I can see Lady Gaga wearing at her concert in the near future.

Without a doubt, this is a wonderful collection and I am curious if this is the sneak peek of her ready to wear collection that will be shown in Paris Fashion Week. If that's the case, then I have a good feeling it will be amazing!

Since this is a very artistic collection, I don't find there is a point to review the collection like the other brands. If you want to view the entire collection, please visit Vogue Italia.

Dots[Connection]: The Birth of Draw A Dot.!

On Monday, I announced the birth of my new site, Draw A Dot., and I hope you have had a chance to visit the site. If not, do not worry, as I am going to show you this week's highlights from here. (This segment will be replacing Graphic[Mashup] I previously had on this site.)

Bijou Karman is an illustrator I have come across recently and I love her works a lot. Her Alexander McQueen S/S 2011 series is very inspiring, but strangely enough, I didn't come across it until now. I recommend you to take some time to look at these wonderful illustrations. [Read Here]

Courtesy of Bijou Karman

It's no secret I am a fan of Roberto Sánchez and his latest series on Iris Van Herpen Couture collections has instantly become one of my favourites. I really love the details on the clothes and all I can say is, Roberto is very talented! [Read Here]

Courtesy of Roberto Sánchez

António Soares is a great illustrator and his series on the Portugese fashion collections has really blown my mind. I love how realistic those images are and the details on the clothes are flawless. Soares is definitely a name you want to know. [Read Here]

Courtesy of António Soares

That's all for this week! If you want to get more illustration news, please follow Draw a Dot. on Twitter and Facebook Page!

Trendology: Iris van Herpen x United Nude S/S 2011 Collection

I am so excited to know Iris van Harpen and United Nude are doing another amazing collaboration for this S/S season!

This sculptural high-heeled platform ankle bootie has it debut during Iris van Harpen S/S 2011 runway show and the look of it is stunning. Since the design of the shoes is complicated, each pair is 100% handcrafted! There are two version of this boot: leather lace detailing (black. tan or off white) and thin chain detailing (black). This collection will only have 100 pairs in total so if you like it, you better head to the flagship stores or online store to order a pair. If I were you, I wouldn't think twice to order it since it is a rare collectable item (You will not regret about it)!

Trendology: Synesthesia Collection by Iris Van Herpen

This collection by Iris Van Herpen called Synesthesia is something truly amazing in fashion.  It's a collection of laser cut leather wear, but on one side of the leather it's gold or bronze.  The designer focused a lot on the detail, creating patterns and designs.  I really like how the design is really feminine but very strong and fearless.

I have to mention that the way it's photographed is very creative too.  Using a simple motion blur at the background really stands out the dress and gives a lot of movement to the photos.