# Golden Bookworm Gowns The Golden Book Gown is Made Up of Illustrations from Classic Kids' Books By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-book-gown References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/03/29/ryan-novellines-golden-books-gown/) & [homecast.net](http://home.comcast.net/~ryannovelline/10.html#X) Although I cannot remember ever reading a Golden Book as a child, I find myself quite enamored with Ryan Novelline's Golden Book Gown. The Golden Book Gown is made entirely out of [illustrations from Golden Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemini-storybook) sewn together, making it a truly unique and captivating piece. The Golden Book Gown has a surface area of 22,000 square-inches and is wonderfully colorful thanks to the [metallic gold thread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein) that holds it all together. The gown is incredibly eye-catching due to the massive amount of illustrations that it's made of. Fans of Golden Books will no doubt be able to spot a scene from at least one of their childhood favorites here. As for me, I am left eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Bernstein Bears evening gown. Make it happen Ryan Novelline. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Couture:** Fashion brands can utilize upcycling technology and create sustainable fashion by using commonly discarded materials. - **Illustrative Design:** The use of illustrative design can bring a unique artistic point of view to clothing and create a more eye-catching garment. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** Brands can tap into people's nostalgic feelings by creating clothing that resonates with childhood memories and sentimental experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can explore using more sustainable materials while also incorporating artistic designs that are memorable and impactful. - **Publishing:** Publishers can leverage their classic children's books by collaborating with fashion companies to produce unique garments that evoke a nostalgic connection and reach a new and wider audience. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Using artificial intelligence technology, companies can better understand consumer behavior and preferences to develop products that connect with their emotions and produce higher levels of engagement based on their interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Luxury Storybook-Themed Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rachel-riley.md) - [Book-Themed Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-collection.md) - [Whimsical Theater-Themed Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-bookend.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-collection.md)