Iris van Herpen’s first major New York exhibition is on view at the Brooklyn Museum. Our photo journal walks through the recreated atelier, the water-inspired pieces, and the art-and-science pairings, plus the story of how a Dutch dancer turned McQueen intern became a pioneer of 3D-printed couture.
Iris van Herpen’s first major New York exhibition is on view at the Brooklyn Museum. Our photo journal walks through the recreated atelier, the water-inspired pieces, and the art-and-science pairings, plus the story of how a Dutch dancer turned McQueen intern became a pioneer of 3D-printed couture.
Turning Creative Talent Into a Sustainable Business Success
Independent designers, writers, photographers, illustrators, and other creative professionals often discover that talent alone doesn’t create steady income. The core tension is real: monetizing creative skill can feel unpredictable because clients buy clarity and outcomes, not just style,
Funding isn't luck. It's a response to evidence. Explore the five-rung funding ladder for independent fashion designers, with real grants, 0% loans, and competitions open now, plus what makes a brand truly fundable.
Certain situations often arise for new designers, typically right after their first sample is returned or just before their first production run, when they realize the industry runs on rules no one has written down for them. If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed, know that this is completely normal. Nearly every designer feels this way at the beginning, and figuring out these unwritten rules is simply part of the journey. You’re not alone—every successful designer started
A sustainable creative business is your creativity packaged into something people can reliably buy. It combines a clear audience definition, focused service offerings, and simple business fundamentals so income isn't a mystery.
August was about reading the signals. September is about acting on them — starting with the one step most designers skip: research. Before NYFW, before the sketch, before the fabric order, here's what's setting up this season's collections, what's on the ifd calendar, and why the smartest move you can make right now is asking questions instead of guessing.
