Behind the Vision – Day One
Welcome to a rare and inspiring experience from StarMentor.
We’re proud to present an exclusive collaboration with visionary designer Iris Van Herpen, offering you an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the making of a couture show at Paris Fashion Week. In this first episode, Iris personally welcomes you into her creative world as we begin the three-day journey of creation, transformation, and presentation.
On Day One, you'll witness the very first sparks of runway magic. From the meticulous process of model casting and fittings to the experimental phase of hair and makeup tests, this episode reveals the foundational layers of a show that is both artistic and technical. You’ll see Iris and her team navigating overlapping tasks, fine-tuning looks, and applying finishing touches with precision and passion.
Through Iris’s audio commentary and StarMentor’s interactive format, this episode becomes more than documentation - it’s an invitation to observe, absorb, and grow. You’re not just watching a process unfold - you’re stepping into the pulse of haute couture as it happens.
Whether you're an aspiring designer, makeup artist, stylist, or simply passionate about fashion, this is your front-row seat to the beautiful complexity of creation. Dive in and let yourself be inspired by how the extraordinary begins - through collaboration, curiosity, and the courage to innovate.
Stay with us. The journey is just beginning.
The Art of Refinement – Day Two
As we enter Day Two, the momentum accelerates. This is the final day before the show - an intense and emotionally charged period where every detail matters and creativity meets precision.
The day unfolds in a flurry of final fittings, silhouette adjustments, and casting confirmations. It’s a high-stakes environment, where Iris and her team work tirelessly to ensure that each model’s look aligns with the overarching artistic vision. You’ll witness the deep care taken in matching garments with shoes, adjusting accessories, and perfecting the movement of fabric.
What sets this episode apart is Iris’s unique approach to model selection - not based on trends, but on individuality and presence. Each model becomes a canvas for storytelling, chosen for the way they embody the essence of each design.
This episode also highlights the collaborative power of the atelier - where artists, architects, and craftspeople converge to push the boundaries of what fashion can express. Through techniques like morphogenesis and live-paint layering, the visual language of the show begins to crystallize.
Through StarMentor’s lens, you’ll experience not just the visible moments but also the invisible dedication that fuels them. You’re invited to observe the emotional, human side of haute couture - where pressure, passion, and perseverance shape the final vision.
Prepare for the crescendo. The show is near - and every thread is woven with purpose.
The Moment of Flight – Day Three
This is it - the day everything comes alive. Welcome to the final chapter of StarMentor’s collaboration with Iris Van Herpen.
Day Three offers an unfiltered look into the electrifying pace of show day, from dawn until the final curtain falls. The backstage space becomes a hive of coordinated artistry as hair and makeup teams, dressers, lighting crews, and Iris herself orchestrate the final steps of a months-long vision.
Through rehearsal footage, candid moments, and Iris’s own reflections, you’ll feel the anticipation rising. Models arrive from other shows, quick transformations take place, and the runway is rehearsed one last time. It’s a beautiful kind of chaos - synchronized and soulful.
Iris shares her thoughts on choreography, lighting, and the energy she wants to evoke from the audience. Her focus isn’t just on garments, but on storytelling through movement, sound, and space. The result? A show designed to be experienced - not simply watched.
When the models step into the first-look area, fully styled and lit, the magic becomes tangible. You’ll witness the show unfold in real-time - flashes of emotion, elegant execution, and a deep sense of culmination.
This is not just the finale of a show - it’s a celebration of vision, collaboration, and creative courage.
Thank you for walking this journey with us. Through StarMentor, we hope you’ve gained more than insight - we hope you’ve felt inspired to explore your own path, wherever it may lead in the world of fashion or beyond.
The future of fashion begins with you!
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