The Bite Magazine - Spring 2016 - Issue 15

bitefashion www.johnherreracouture.com By fusing chiffon and georgette layered fabrics with cren and then burning the edges, John Herrera was able to create a stiff material that gave the consistency of paper. Having gone through a period of loss and darkness after losing his twin brother, he was inspired by the appearance of liquid phosphorus while diving. He later discovered that this was the natural occurrence of bioluminescence from phytoplankton, ctenophores and an angelfish called Luciferin. He was struck by the counterpoint of the neoprene and this billow-like liquid of colours, which looked like livid flames. JOHN HERRERA