AND THIS IS A FASHION

 PARIS - Iris Van Herpen's Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collection took it to the next level and then some. These futuristic ensembles are something Lady Gaga would definitely wear if she wants to look like a couture fashion alien, in the complementary sense. The Dutch designer uses computer assistance in her design to create unique 3D effects, that obviously go the extra mile. She even worked with architect Philip Beesley to create what she calls "living sculptures" as well as experimental chemist Rachel Armstrong. Metallic leaves, tentacles overlapping, and bustiers flowing into bulbous forms were part of the distinct line.