# Cynical Wedding Gowns Student Demi Barnes Fashions Dress Made Out of Divorce Papers By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demi-barnes References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/05/02/Dress-Made-of-Divorce-Forms/) & [policymic](http://www.policymic.com/articles/38685/world-s-most-cynical-art-student-makes-wedding-dress-out-of-divorce-papers) 15-year-old Demi Barnes' [wedding dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) creation is incredibly cynical and equally poetic. Made up of 1,500 divorce papers--clearly not her own--her design comments on the ease of both these undertakings. Many people pull a Britney Spears or Kim Kardashian. They rush into marriage and then, 55 hours or 72 days later, end it just as quickly. Demi Barnes obtained the divorce form that makes up her [glamorous ballroom gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein) from the Internet. Printing and filling one out, she proceeded to photocopy the rest. Endearingly, Demi Barnes states, "I didn’t really know how to do it at first. It was quite a challenge." In all, it took her a total of ten hours to complete the dress. Since then, she has received a lot of attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cynical Wedding Trends:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wedding industry, creating unconventional and thought-provoking wedding experiences. - **Paper Fashion:** Disruptive innovation potential in the fashion industry by exploring alternative materials and unconventional designs. - **Commentary Design:** Designing products that provoke thought and convey a message, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Planning:** Exploring unique and unconventional wedding themes and experiences. - **Fashion:** Experimenting with alternative materials and designs in the fashion industry. - **Art and Design:** Creating products that convey a message and provoke thought in the art and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Statement-Making Bridal Veils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-traditional-wedding-veils.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md) - [Affordable Designer Bridalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano.md) - [Beer-Branded Wedding Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-and-davids-brida.md) - [Influencer-Created Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridesmaid-dress.md) - [Powerful Modern Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright.md)