3D printing has been around since the 80s but it is only in recent times that this technology has slowly become more commonly used in the luxury sector. Should these luxury brands be fearful of 3D printing or should they embrace it and create a new form of partnership"
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Acne Studios accessory from its FW19 collection ;Image Credit: Vodj Studios

Our society?s ability for mass production started in the 1800s after undergoing various industrial revolutions. This has opened up society to a myriad of manufacturing capabilities such as using steam engine to power textile machinery. While this is a giant leap in terms of our advancement in technology with innovation at its nucleus, there is also the untimely demise of traditional craftsmanship as it slowly becomes economically unviable for the mass. 
However, what this creates is another opportunity whereby these ateliers proud themselves in producing extremely high-quality handcrafted products that cater to a niche group of people that have the eye and money to make these purchases. Hence, this allowed for the advent of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, Prada and others. But as society continues to innovate, new forms of production will certainly emerge and cause a ripple effect on the luxury sector.

3D Printing has allowed the democratisation of fashion; Photo by Xiaole Tao on Unsplash
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