Austrian designer Julia Koerner has created a 3D-printed clutch bag for her fashion brand JK3D, which is made from bioplastic and modelled on tendrils of kelp.
Launched at MQ Vienna Fashion Week 2022, the Kelp Mini Clutch was informed by structures of kelp found along the coastline of Malibu in California.
The Kelp Mini Clutch is 3D-printed from bioplastic
The bag's intricate geometry was made possible with the help of 3D printing, with strategic voids helping to create a unique visual effect while making the bag more lightweight, according to Koerner.
"Everything ? the clasp, hinge and pocket ? is 3D-printed out of one single material using plant-based polymers," the designer told Dezeen.
"I analysed and 3D-scanned the naturally dried kelp and developed the 3D design based on the scans." The design was presented at MQ Vienna Fashion Week
Koerner had her first encounter with 3D printing as a student at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, and has since applied her expertise to everything from haute couture dresses for Iris Van Herpen to the Oscar-winning costumes of Marvel film Black Panther.
Her design brand JK3D is based between Vienna and Los Angeles, where Koerner now resides.
"This September marks JK3D's first year in Vienna and MQ Fashion Week was a natural fit to showcase our collection of unique products and the launch of the Kelp Clutch," the designer said.
The Kelp Mini Clutch is available in three colours including mauve
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