On November 28, 2023, Queen Maxima and French first lady Brigitte Macron attended the opening of the exhibition "Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses" at the Musee des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Van Herpen combines the craftsmanship of traditional couture with the use of innovative techniques. The exhibition brings together essential features of Van Herpen’s work, which focuses on fashion, contemporary art, design and science.