# Architectural Paper Costumes Bea Szenfeld's Incredible ‘Sur la Plage' Line By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bea-szenfeld References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/bea-szenfeld.php) & [szenfeld](http://www.szenfeld.com/Bea_Szenfeld/Bea_Szenfeld.html) Designer Bea Szenfeld is the woman behind these jaw dropping costumes created by layering paillettes and [sharply-creased geometric forms out of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake). From Szenfeld’s ‘Sur la Plage’ (‘On the Beach’) collection, the pieces pull from [50s burlesque silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1) and tribalism. The talented Polish designer says she draws inspiration from oceanic myths also. Szenfeld’s client list includes Hello Kitty, Swarovski Crystal, Tommy Hilfiger and Stella McCartney. She points out that her material of choice is stiff cardboard because it provides so many options for creating structure. Check out more from Bea Szenfeld’s Sur la Plage collection in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Paper Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and customizable paper-based clothing and costumes for fashion and entertainment industries. - **Tribal-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating tribal motifs and cultural influences into mainstream fashion and accessories, catering to a diverse range of consumer preferences. - **Oceanic Mythology-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and storytelling-based product designs inspired by oceanic myths, appealing to consumers seeking products with a deeper narrative. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing sustainable materials and unconventional forms to revolutionize the fashion industry, offering eco-friendly and avant-garde alternatives. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with designers to create visually stunning and innovative costumes for films, theater, and live performances, enhancing the immersive experience for audiences. - **Art and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the fusion of traditional art forms, like paper craft, with contemporary design practices to create distinctive pieces that bridge the gap between art, fashion, and culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md)