Ann Kagawa Lee is certainly patient. She created a dress entirely out of toilet paper for Cheap Chic Wedding’s toilet-paper wedding dress contest. As if that’s not impressive enough, the dress is actually quite beautiful!
The design by Ann Kagawa Lee for Cheap Chic Wedding included a strapless dress and intricate hat. The designs were apparently inspired by 'Gone With the Wind.' Ann Kagawa Lee won $1000 for her design--and my respect for taking the time to make something so beautiful out of toilet paper!
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Toilet-paper Creations
- Creating wearable fashion and art out of everyday materials like toilet paper presents an opportunity for eco-friendly and cost-effective innovations.
- Sustainable Fashion
- Developing sustainable fashion that promotes the use of recycled materials, including toilet paper, can provide a marketable niche in an environmentally conscious world.
- DIY Contests
- Online contests that challenge individuals to create art or fashion using unconventional materials like toilet paper can foster a sense of creativity and reward innovation.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can explore new and creative ways to integrate recycled materials like toilet paper into their designs, promoting eco-conscious practices.
- Art
- Using unconventional materials like toilet paper to create wearable art can be a unique selling point for artists, and an opportunity to grow their market and attract eco-conscious consumers.
- Craft and DIY
- Contests and online communities that encourage DIY creation using unconventional materials can expand and encourage the sales of recyclable products and foster a creative, eco-friendly market.
