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Papercraft Couture

Folded paper fashion is eco-conscious and simple yet glamorous

Implications - The use of paper in fashion is not only eco-friendly, it feeds into a consumer need for both uniqueness and simplicity. The generally luxurious realm of couture is juxtaposed against the modest medium of paper, which, with its natural fragility, maintains the glamor and femininity often desired in fashion.

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6 Examples, 47 Related: 1,837,611 Total Clicks

Date Range: Nov 09 - Nov 10

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Consumer Insight Topics: Fashion Eco

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Planetary Platonic Fashion - Plato's Collection by Amila Hrustic is Oragami Opulence

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Warm 107,354 Clicks Pub: Oct 16, 10

Planetary Platonic Fashion

Plato's Collection by Amila Hrustic is Oragami Opulence

Although not the most ready-to-wear collection out there, Plato's Collection is certainly creative. Perhaps these images were released at the perfect time -- those looking for the perfect Lady Gaga outfit… [More]

Newsworthy Fashiontography - The 'Extra, Extra Paper Doll' Puts a Vintage Spin on Newspaper Couture

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Warm 23,460 Clicks Pub: Sep 27, 10

Newsworthy Fashiontography

The 'Extra, Extra Paper Doll' Puts a Vintage Spin on Newspaper Couture

The 'Extra, Extra Paper Doll' photo series is embracing the newspaper couture fad in fashion. Yet to put a signature twist on it, photography duo Amy M. Phillips and Fairlight Hubbard created a vintage… [More]

Folded Paper Couture - Linda Filley Creates Eco-Chic Frocks From Paper

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Warm 18,410 Clicks Pub: May 10, 10

Folded Paper Couture

Linda Filley Creates Eco-Chic Frocks From Paper

Paper artist Linda Filley has created one-of-a-kind paper couture frocks. Talk about making something fabulous from trash! This seems to be a design direction that has taken the fashion world by storm,… [More]

Recycled Newspaper Shoes - The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black

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Warm 33,945 Clicks Pub: Nov 24, 09

Recycled Newspaper Shoes

The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black

These eco-friendly Hot News ballet flats by Colin Lin for All Black are made from recycled newspaper, specifically three and a half pages of a Chinese language newspaper. The peek-a-boo woven flats and… [More]

Prismatic Paper Shoes - Odd Footwear From Mathieu Missiaen and Julien Morin of Le Creative Sweatshop

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Warm 21,986 Clicks Pub: Nov 13, 09

Prismatic Paper Shoes

Odd Footwear From Mathieu Missiaen and Julien Morin of Le Creative Sweatshop

Le Creative Sweatshop is a slightly offensive name for a company, but the coolness of their products almost makes up for it. Check out these paper shoes by two of the Sweatshop’s designers, Mathieu Missiaen… [More]

Newspaper Couture Fashion Shows - Upcycled Ball Gowns Take the Spotlight at the Green Show

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Warm 22,119 Clicks Pub: Apr 27, 10

Newspaper Couture Fashion Shows

Upcycled Ball Gowns Take the Spotlight at the Green Show

This year, the Green Show Fashion Show highlighted clothing created from recycled and re-purposed pieces as well as alternative materials such as newspaper and plastic bags. Clothing designer Gary... [More]