# Magazine-Made Dresses The Arts Thread Exhibit Showcases Five Unique Paper Fashion Pieces By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-thread References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/arts-thread-recycled-magazines-turn-into-wearable-paper-dresses.html) & [blog.artsthread](http://blog.artsthread.com/2011/07/paper-dresses-wapping-project-exhibition/) Considering that paper fashion has been around for quite some time now, the Arts Thread exhibition had to really push the creative limits in order to showcase works that were captivating in both their originality and execution. Comprised of five unique [paper dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti), the Arts Thread exhibit does just that. Put together by the Wrapping Project, the Arts Thread exhibition is set to present these dresses, which were originally created for the Designer Pages event, to a larger audience. Using only [fashion magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent) donated by publishers, designers Grace Insogna, Stacey Robinson, Hoi Yi Li, Ezgi Engin and Ayumi Morita created wearable works of art. The magazines used included ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Wonderland and Vanity Fair. They will be presented at the Wapping Hydraulic Power Station in London. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring sustainable materials and unconventional design techniques to create unique and eco-friendly fashion pieces. - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new garments by repurposing old materials such as magazines, promoting sustainability and reducing waste in the fashion industry. - **Experiential Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating interactive elements and immersive experiences into fashion exhibitions, enhancing visitor engagement and creating memorable moments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sustainable practices into the fashion industry, such as using recycled materials and promoting ethical production methods. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion designers to explore new ways of utilizing magazines and print media as materials for creative projects. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing immersive and visually stunning exhibitions that captivate audiences and offer a unique experience for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Textile Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-fashion-from-the-ground-up.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-the-runway.md)