# Sharp Origami Outfits Charles Youssef Designs Womenswear with Bold Shapes By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-youssef References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=12&ArticleID=7453&PageNum=1) Designer Charles Youssef has degrees from [Parsons School of Design and Central](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-fashion-course) Saint Martins under his belt, but what excites me most is his [bold origami-esque ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended) that fashion pirate Lady Gaga was seen wearing. Charles Youssef's stark designs focus on [bold shapes that are tailored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) to the modern working woman. Take a look at the gallery for photographs of Youssef's spirited M.A. womenswear collection styled by Kim Howells of Dazed & Confused. **Implications** - Architectural influences are becoming more prominent in essentially every facet of design -- and for good reason. The creative outlet is an integral part of the design world due to its versatility and adaptability. Creating styles that are structural and still wearable is a great way for businesses to grow expand their level of exposure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architectural-inspired Fashion:** Designers are incorporating architectural influences into their fashion designs, creating bold and structural garments. - **Origami-inspired Fashion:** Origami techniques are being used in fashion design to create unique and artistic clothing pieces. - **Tailored Working Women's Fashion:** Designers are focusing on creating clothing designs that are tailored to the needs and preferences of the modern working woman. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore incorporating architectural or origami-inspired elements into their collections to offer unique and visually impactful designs. - **Women's Apparel:** The women's apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of tailored and stylish clothing designs that cater to the needs of the modern working woman. - **Creative Outlet Products:** Companies in the creative outlet product industry can create and promote products that allow individuals to experiment with architectural or origami-inspired fashion designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Sculptural Home Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-2.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md)