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Faux Orgami Fashion

Deepa Panchamia Creates Intricate Folded Fabrics

— June 9, 2009 — Fashion
Deepa Panchamia is a textile designer with a talent for creating intricate fabrics, which look like meticulously folded pieces of paper.

The designs by Deepa Panchamia are made with the desire to create intricate textures. From the shoes to dresses, no detail is overlooked in her designs. The paper fold fashions are very origami-esque and calming.

Implications - With the recent boom of the DIY movement, origami is becoming more popular than ever. Its popularity has since translated from paper to clothes, inspiring designers to pay homage to the art form. This has led to incredible lines with intricately layered outfits that are minimalist and elegant, appealing to those who like simple, comfort apparel.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Origami Fashion - There is an opportunity for designers to create minimalist and elegant lines with intricately folded fabrics that pay homage to the art form of origami.
2. DIY Origami Fashion - As the DIY movement continues to grow, there is an opportunity for designers to create origami-inspired clothing that customers can fold and customize themselves.
3. Sustainable Origami Fashion - There is an opportunity for designers to create sustainable origami-inspired lines using eco-friendly fabrics and production techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - There is an opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate origami-inspired designs into their collections to appeal to customers who value minimalist and elegant clothing.
2. Textile Industry - There is an opportunity for the textile industry to develop new fabrics and materials that mimic the look and feel of folded paper for use in origami-inspired clothing lines.
3. DIY Industry - As the DIY movement continues to grow, there is an opportunity for the DIY industry to capitalize on the popularity of origami and offer workshops and materials for customers to create origami-inspired clothing themselves.
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