Sun Lee -- who is a graduate from the Design Academy Eindhoven, is taking the concept of clothes made from paper to the next level. She recently released a six-piece collection, dubbed 'Consumption of Heritage.' The capsule is said to be built around three main pillars and those are the "principles of ephemerality, disability, and sustainability." All three effortlessly tie into the movement of fashion today.
Each of Sun Lee's silhouettes is made of hanji paper and hansan-mosi fabric. The designs in the 'Consumption of Heritage' collection are made to seamlessly fit and complement each other, creating a sound stylistic narrative throughout. In addition, the clothes made from paper can be easily recycled, pushing the agenda of sustainable garments even further.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion brands to explore the use of eco-friendly materials and innovative recycling methods.
- Heritage-inspired Fashion
- Potential for designers to incorporate traditional elements and techniques into contemporary fashion collections.
- Pioneering Paper Clothing
- Emerging trend of creating fashionable clothing using paper-based materials, offering a unique and sustainable alternative to traditional fabrics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can leverage sustainable and heritage-inspired designs to attract environmentally conscious consumers.
- Paper Manufacturing
- Opportunity for the paper industry to explore new markets and collaborate with fashion brands to develop innovative paper-based materials for clothing.
- Sustainable Products
- Companies specializing in eco-friendly and recyclable products can expand their offerings to include paper-made fashion items.
