In 2024 and 2025, 3D printing continues to reshape the fashion industry, bringing a wave of innovation in AI-empowered personalization, printing customization, and material innovation. With the price of 3D printers made more affordable for independent designers and DIY printers, there is a growing trend of designers that’s gaining social media engagements. We thought we’d share with you the top aesthetic-focused designers that are practicing 3D printing.
Konsensuss
Konsensuss is a pioneering accessory brand by two award-winning Parsons graduates, Abbir Malik and Winnie Hao. Konsensuss is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and creating accessories that are beyond the ordinary. With a mixture of 3d design and traditional jewelry making, Konsensuss sees the face and the body as an emblem of adornment.
886Lab
886lab is a 3D printing accessories brand that is dedicated to Avant-Garde jewelry design and crafting using plant-based materials. Our designs draw inspiration from both natural and artifact structures, developed to explore the realm of possibilities grounded in the core concept of the ancient future.
TOUCHLESS
Founded by sisters Dalal and Fatema Alkhaja, TOUCHLESS has quickly gained recognition for its unique approach to 3D printed fashion accessories —a sustainable method that reduces manufacturing waste. Their collections feature limited-edition statement handbags that blend symmetry with whimsy, color with minimalism, and futuristic elements with retro aesthetics. Notably, TOUCHLESS has collaborated with luxury multi-brand platform Cult Mia to launch exclusive 3D-printed handbags.
Iris van Herpen
On May 11, 2024, Brazilian tax lawyer Mariana Pavani made history by wearing the world’s first 3D-printed wedding dress, designed by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen. The creation process began with a precise 3D body scan of Pavani, followed by over 600 hours of design work using Zbrush, a digital sculpting software. The dress featured 3D-printed elements crafted from flexible nylon (PA12), ensuring both comfort and durability. The 3D file size was 216.7 MB, and the printing process took 41 hours.
Breana
Breana, a 24-year-old product designer and founder of Breromiofficial, has quickly gained attention for her innovative 3D-printed hair accessories, notably a nostalgic yellow Nintendo star-shaped hair clip. Demonstrating her dedication to inclusivity and functionality, the Altanta-based designer spent 8 months perfecting the Hair Cliques 2.0—a magnetic hair accessory engineered to securely hold hair in low-tension styles, offering a comfortable and reliable alternative to traditional hair clips. Launched on Kickstarter, this product exceeded its $15,000 funding goal, raising over $18,000 to provide a stylish and functional solution for all hair types and textures. Find her youtube videos on her hair clip design journey here.
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Yuan / _plygr3d_
Yuan shares his own 3D-printed masks, sneakers, and fashion accessories on his Instagram under the username @_plygr3d_. He is also the creative director of the avant-garde, Atlanta-based fashion & sneaker brand – KOOKi, pioneering fashion sneaker brand that believes fashion design should be distinct, fearless, and concise. They aim to let their products’ design language reveal the process and inspiration behind each creation.
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zulu kuki
A self-proclaimed “nomad,” he roams fluidly across disciplines—artist, 3D-printed footwear designer, photographer, creative director—armed with a toolkit as diverse as his inspirations. His work pulses with Japanese aesthetics and a reverence for cultural hybridity, while his relentless experimentation with emerging tech has positioned him as a pioneer in 3D-printed fashion.
Kuki’s collaborations read like a who’s-who of global brands: adidas, Nike, and Y-3 for avant-garde footwear; Off-White and Paco Rabanne for futuristic apparel; Porsche and Levi’s for tech-infused design projects. Each partnership underscores his mission: to transform raw innovation into wearable art, one algorithmically precise layer at a time.
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Davina India
Davina India is a women-led fashion brand based in Hamburg, Germany, known for its unique and sculptural 3D printed details combined with high quality materials, resulting in stunning and avant-garde pieces. The imaginative organic 3D printed shapes with a shiny and glossy texture give the piece a magical and futuristic vibe. Davina India’s wearable art aims to empower everyone to express their individuality with confidence and grace, offering a unique aesthetic that combines futuristic elements with a fairytale touch.
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