If you've ever wanted to wear paper, this slideshow is for you. Even if you haven't considered the possibilities of turning printer paper or an old phone book into a pretty party dress, these fauxrigami fashions and papercraft separates will get you up to speed quickly.
From toilet paper wedding gowns to phone book party dresses, these gorgeous ways to wear paper will have you hooked.
Implications - As similar products continue to oversaturate the marketplace, the fashion industry is looking to differentiate their apparel by introducing new clothing textiles such as paper. By crafting products using new materials, corporations can reinvigorate interest in an item which the general public has seemingly lost enthusiasm in.
35 Ways to Wear Paper
From Toilet Paper Wedding Gowns to Phone Book Party Dresses:
Marissa Brassfield — Aug 23, 2009 — Art & Design
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Dresses Made from Phonebooks
The Paper Dress by Jolis Paons
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Newspaper Dresses
Manuel Minino's 'Paper Dolls' Find a New Use for Newsprint
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Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
EIN/Tritt Origami Shoes
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Pop-Out Paper Jewelry
DIY Folding Floral Rings For Every Month of the Year
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Paper Wedding Dresses
Ann Kagawa Lee Wins Contest With Fashion Forward Toiletries
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Paper Animal Faces
Zid Zid Kid's Masks Make Beasts of Children
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Newspaper Couture
'Wear the News' by Elena Gregusova
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Papercraft Fashion
Wearable Paper Art
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Papercut Clothing Collections
William Tempest Fall 2009 Line is an Origami Lover's Dream
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Shoes That Look Like Origami
By Designer Marloes ten Bhomer
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Papercraft Headwear
Katsuya Kamo Completes Chanel's Spring 2009 Look With Copy Paper Tiaras
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Toilet Paper Gowns
White Cashmere Collection: A Touch of Pink
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Paper Dresses
Origami Fashion by Chris Nevin Dazzle in Toronto's Vintage Drake Hotel
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Unwearable Clothing
Paper Dresses by Violise Lunn
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Denim Has Paper Bag Waist
Diesel Yoka Jeans
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Papercraft Pumps
Gorgeous Fashion Accessories From Ndeur & 'Make a Paper World'
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Origami Sleeves
Julius Bramanto Photoshoot Makes Glamtastic Traveling Fun
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Paper Bag Couture
Grocery Sacks Become Gorgeous Gowns in Hands of Design Students
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Royal Ruffled Neckwear
Millie Cockton Creates Regal Paper Pleats
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Wearable Paper
Jennifer Collier's Disposable Paper Fashion
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Papercraft Collars
Artistic Fashion Fusion Blends Ripped Paper and Menswear
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E-Paper Clothes
Lunar BLU Jacket Display
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Origami Bags
Chloe Leather Alligator Fold Clutch
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Real Paper Bag Princesses
L'Officiel Magazine Features Models in Paper Couture
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Papercraft Couture Editorials
L'Officiel July/August 2009 Rocks Origami Outfits
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Paper Heart Dresses
First Blushless Collection Features Lovely Livlavone Love Dress
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Papercraft Men's Headdresses
Cathleen Wolter's 'Hybris' Brings Back French Revolution Style
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Fair Trade Accessories
Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India
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Paper Bag Fashion
Sasha Pivovarova Wears High Fashion Scraps for W Magazine
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Renaissance Paper Couture
Martin Bekerman's ‘Old Paper Dress' is Retrotastic
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Papercraft-Inspired Jewelry
Emi Brooch and Hair Clip Oozes Delicate Femininity
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Folded Footwear
Marloes ten Bhomer's Origami-Inspired Heels (UPDATE)
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Papercraft Capelets
Kristina Sevostyanova's ‘New Fairy Tale' Rocks Paper Couture
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Fake Paper Bags
Rip-Resistant 'Papier Bags' Are Not Your Every Day Brown Bag
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Origami-Inspired Ceramics
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Knitted Phone Pockets
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Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Grocery Bag Runway Accessory
The Marché Packable Tote Bag Boasts as a Grocery Chic Runway Bag
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Spring Fashion Blooms
Reformation Drops Seasonal Wardrobe Refresh with Sustainable Flair
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Playful Showgirl-Inspired Apparel
SHEIN Taps Into The Life of a Showgirl with Vibrant Pieces
Dust-Based Soft Slippers
Done & Dusted Transforms Vacuum Dust into Wearable Textile Slippers
Sustainable Silk Accessories
Emily's Pillow Launches Beauty-Enhancing Sleep Products in Canada
Tropically Inspired Garment Designs
Ashaki Embraces Heirloom-Quality Construction
Luxury Paper Packaging Launches
Mondi Debuts Three Sustainable Packaging Products at a China Event
Festively Flavored Wrapping Paper
Aldi Created a Limited-Edition Pigs in Blankets Wrapping Paper
BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits
Arby's Introduces the 13-Hour Drip Fit Made from Napkins
Soda-Scented Gift Wrap
Olipop Released Scented Wrapping Paper Inspired by Popular Flavors
Lickable Wrapping Paper
KFC's Holiday Wrapping Paper is Infused with a Festive Burger Flavor
Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
The Arcade Beauty Paper Packette is Made with 80% Paper
Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins
Mr Doodle Joins Kleenex on a Tissue Box Collection
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Curated Bridal Dress Collections
Honey Launched a Dedicated Edit for Multi-Occasion Bridal Moments
Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses
The Shirt Dress Collection is Inspired by Dior's New Look
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments
Balenciaga Presents the Cut Off Brief Skirt for FW25
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks
Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Artistry Mask Easily Creates a Viral Look
Paper-Formed Premium Furniture
Emeline Ong Designs the Pastel Tonal Pastille Collection
Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags
MUJI Labo Reimagines a Paper Bag for Spring/Summer 2025
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Experimental Programmable Clothing
Issey Miyake Debuts a Shape-Shifting Jacket Powered by Steam
Modular Living Furniture
Riffmade Collection Has Portable Furniture with Textile Curtain Systems
Porcelain Doll-Inspired High-Fashion Runways
Maison Margiela Presented Its Fall 2026 Collection
Window-Fashion Design Brand Celebrations
TWOPAGES Curtains Hosted a Special Brand Day
Flushable Magazines
Toilet Roll Brand Cushelle Created a Title Printed on Soft Tissue
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Textile Recycling Devices
The ByBye Converts Discarded Clothing into Rigid Flower Pots
Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel
Paper Planes Features Aesthetic Homecoming Styles
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
Quaker Oats Debuted a Porridge Dress at London Fashion Week
Eco-Friendly Hygiene Wipes
FRESHist Debuts Disposable Biodegradable Face Towels
Paper Bottle Margarita Mixes
New Creation Soda Works Debuts Two Delicious Flavors
Doll-Inspired Evening Wear
The Barbie x Azazie Atelier Eveningwear Collection Uses Luxe Fabrics
Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
Cinnamon Bun-Scented Wrapping Paper
Cinnabon Showcases a Scented Wrapping Paper for the Holidays
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Skateable Cardboard Shoes
Vans and Ernest Packaging Solutions Created Cardboard Chaos
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear
Barbie x Azazie Atelier Eveningwear Collection Features 16 Pieces
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Utensil Waste Lighting
Fold Oslo Nytt Lys Capsule Shows How Light Can Emerge from Old Materials
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
Recycled Bamboo Toilet Papers
Rollieco's Three-Ply Bamboo Toilet Paper is 100% Recycled
Origami-Inspired Lighting Collections
Virginia Sins Introduces the New GAMI Collection
Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture
Paul Coenen
Princess-Inspired Active Apparel
Disney & Her Universe Reimagine Classic Gowns as Workout Dresses
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Martini-Themed Puzzle Sets
The Martini Set Pairs a Piecework Puzzle and a Set of Cocktail Napkins
Microplastic-Fighting Fabric Innovation
CiCLO Technology Boosts Biodegradable Textile Adoption
Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting
The Shining a Light Exhibit Spotlights Gabriel Tan & Gen Taniguchi
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Stranger Wedding Marketplaces
Invitin Lets Couples Sell Wedding Invitations to Vetted Strangers
Paper Scrap Structures
The Paper Log: Shell and Core Reuses Issey Miyake Pleating Byproducts
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging
The Sonoco Paper Can is Made with 100% Recycled Fiber
Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps
Aplat Table Lamp is Constructed as a Paper-Like Light Source
Disposable Cotton Diapers
Cottonsie Offers an Alternative to Traditional Plastic-Based Diapers
Japanese Fabrics-Inspired Clothing Lines
Human Assembly Taps Traditionally Woven Japanese Fabrics
Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps
The Ori Lamp Folds 1 Metal Sheet into Elegant Sustainable Lighting
Sustainable Summer Dresses
Vancouver-Based Park & Fifth Releases Its Locally-Made Palma Collection
Prairie Fibre Bioplastics
Saskatchewan Polytechnic & EnviroWay Turned Flax into Plastic
Flat-Pack Paper Lamps
The Tsubomi Table Lamp Unfolds from a Flat Sheet into a Sculptural Form
Soft Structural Packaging
The Project Ara Explores Air‑filled Biomimicry as a Design Material
Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions
Shigeru Ban Used Cardboard Tubes to Create the Blue Ocean Dome
Modern Tailored Spring Fashion
The Graphpaper SS26 Collection Adapts Tailoring for Summer Living
Wedding Wardrobe Emergency Kits
The Bride Kit by The Rescue Kit Company Solves Day-Of Mishaps
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Paper-Based Energy Storage
Flint's Paper Battery Explores Cellulose-Derived Materials for Power
Bread-Themed Wrapping Paper Sets
Bakermee Introduces the New Set of Wrapping Paper and Stickers
Layered Utility Fashion
The Graphpaper Yoke Pre-Spring 2026 Capsule Has New Wardrobe Essentials
Pleated Paper Designs
Moleskine and Issey Miyake Create Note-A-Note Inspired by Textile Artistry
Luxury Vegan Bath Tissues
WHOLEROLL's Organic Vegan Tissue is Cruelty-Free and Plastic-Free
Logo Visualization Tools
Paper Transforms Static Logos into Dynamic Liquid Metal Visuals
Reusable Framework Systems
Origami-Inspired System 'Unfold Form' Reduces Concrete and Steel Use
Organic Paper-Like Lamps
The Farolito Lamp Captures Paper Lantern Warmth Through 3d Printing
Embellished Holiday Party Collections
Veronica Beard Party Edit Features Sequined Denim & Dresses
Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs
Nathalie Van der Massen and Karen Verlinden Create Folded Echoes
Storytelling Floral Phone Cases
The X-Line Floral Series by CASEKOO Revives Floriography
Canadian Eco-friendly Phone Cases
Pela's Sustainable Approach to Phone Case Trends
Folded Paper-Inspired Stools
Vivian Chen Designs the Simplistic Fold Stool with Wood
Waste-Derived Fashion Materials
Detox Bio-Embellishments Sequins Turn Dye Sludge into Design
Sanitary Bathroom Paper Gels
The SATU Laboratory Gel Wipes Provide a Clean Bathroom Experience
Customizable Packaging Solutions
Wax Paper Global Has Introduced an Innovative Packaging Solution
Pleated Textile Dividers
The Plissade Room Divider by Luis Marie Transforms Fabric Structures
Compressed Paper Furniture
The Paper Log: Shell and Core Reuses Pleating Byproducts
Kitty-Themed Textile-Focused Apparel
péro is Collaborating with Hello Kitty for Spring/Summer 2025
Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
Humdrum Paper Delivers a Line of Illustrated Bookmarks
Repurposed Election Materials
South Korea Transforms Election Banners into Sustainable Materials
Lunar Celebration Crafts
Tesco's Lunar New Year Print Campaign Includes a Fold-Your-Own Horse
Sustainably Wrapped Gin Bottles
Lind & Lime Gin Launched Reusable Organic Cotton Gift Wrap
Paper Sheath Lighting Solutions
Samuel Wilkinson Designs the Sorpresa Light with Astep
Crop-Residue Mailer Materials
Amazon And IIT Roorkee Launched a Compostable Mailer
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Paper Cord Woven Furniture
Henry Julier Designs the Woven Structures Capsule for USM
Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers
This Charity Hanger is Made from Wood Sheets Altered into a Rigid Form
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
Targeted Customer Appreciation Sales
Plum Paper is Marking Several Notable Occasions
Paper Curvature Lights
Paper Curves Explores Dimensional Gradients Through Photography
Diy Instant Cameras
Poor Man’s Polaroid Prints Photos Using Thermal Receipt Paper
Curved Paper Lighting
Find Your Serpentine by Endless Flat Studio Uses Folded Paper Forms
Biodegradable Paper Ashtrays
Ekoroll Introduced the Paper Ashtray for Biodegradable Smoking
Table Linen Collections
Goop Launches a Linen Line with Cabana Featuring an Olive Branch Motif
Aloe-Made Washable Draped Textiles
Kirkby Design Creates the Aloe Fabric Using the Plant
Sculptural Paper Designs
Fragmenti by Daniele Papuli Blurs Art & Furniture Through Layered Paper
Promotional Baking Papers
Kitchen Warehouse Created Heat-Activated "Bake Friday Deals"
Structural Washi Paper Lamps
Isamu Noguchi Designs the Stylish Akari Lamps Using Paper
Women Health Wrapping Papers
WAPping Paper is Created by Fold7 with the Angry Uterus Club
Hybrid Party Retailers
Staples and Party City combine event supplies with print services in-store
Gothic Romance Film-Inspired Stationary
Open Sea Design Co. Taps THE BRIDE! for Inspiration
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Handcrafted Paper Blooms
IKEA GULDSPETT Series Introduces Decorative Paper Flowers for Interiors
Smock Fabric Inflated Designs
The Smock Collection Uses Sand and Wool to Shape Pleated Furniture
Paper-Made Piggy Banks
The Metallic Piggy Bank Uses Folded Paper Construction Instead of Metal
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
BIG Expands the Museum for Paper Art in Denmark with a Folded Roof
Minimal Paper Sconces
The Pin Sconce Creates Soft Ambient Light Using Pushpins & Translucent Paper
Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs
Sara Martinsen Designs the Rooted Potential Pavilion Using Plants
Bold Desk Paper Organizers
The Tab Keeps Papers Visible on Your Desk Instead of Buried in Folders
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Collaborative City Caps
The Daily Paper x New Era Paname Cap Honors Parisian Culture
Anniversary-Celebrating Intricate Scarf Lines
Cressida Bell Showcases Great Attention to Detail
Newlywed Registry Bundles
Tesco Unveils Wedding Registry Bundles with an Assortment of Essentials
Sculptural Towel Holders
Tangled Joe is a Mummy-Inspired Paper Towel Holder for Kitchens