3D Printed Fashion Hits Catwalk of Project Runway

In last week’s episode of Project Runway, the contestants had to incorporate 3D printed pieces into their avant-garde fashion garments. In order to do so, they used 3D Systems’ Cube desktop 3D printers to create a Fabricate 3D design.

Fabricate allows users to 3D print directly onto textiles in order to create a unique piece of fashion. Project Runway’s remaining five contestants of episode 14 were challenged to incorporate design elements from New York City’s bridges – Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Queensboro Bridge – into their garments.

The winning design, resembling the Brooklyn Bridge, was created by Kelly Dempsey, who is absolutely fascinated by 3D printing: “I am just blown away by the technology. I never could have imagined the design freedom that 3D printing brings to my pieces. It opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities.”

Manhattan Bridge by Ashley Nell Tipton; Image: Greg Endries

Queensboro Bridge by Candice Cuoco; Image: Greg Endries

Queensboro Bridge by Merline Labissiere; Image: Greg Endries

Manhattan Bridge by Edmond Newton; Image: Greg Endries

“This collaboration with Project Runway is the perfect showcase for Fabricate,” said Annie Shaw, Creative Director, 3DS. “We brought a completely new tool to these inspiring designers, and were amazed by what they were able to conceive and create. What’s most amazing, however, is that anyone anywhere can download these professional designs patterns and recreate runway-ready looks, at home. Today.”

All five designs along with many others are available for download on Cubify.