# Voluminous Papermade Gowns The Limited Paper Collection from Iban Montero is Full of Vintage Charm By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iban-montero References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/357007/Dry-Clean-Only-Vintage-Inspired-Dresses-Made-Entirely-From-Paper/) & [ibanmontero](http://www.ibanmontero.com/) These classic shots by Italian photographer Iban Montero feature dresses entirely made from [paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake). The retro dresses feature classic swing frocks from the 60s and [sharp, tailored silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26) from the 40s, and are completely seamless. The dresses in this striking shoot were created by stylist and designer Ane Lopez. The fact that the images were shot in black and white only serves to add to the classic nature of this utterly chic fashion shoot. As you can imagine these delicate dresses were tricky to photograph, as any sudden movement by the model caused them to tear. These elegant photographs have a beautiful flowing cohesiveness, with a playful whimsical touch added by the movement of these voluminous frocks. Although these dresses are not practical, they certainly make for an interesting collection of [artistic fashion photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Voluminous-papermade-gowns:** Opportunity to explore environmentally-friendly and sustainable fashion alternatives using paper materials. - **Vintage-charm-fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia for vintage fashion and create modern designs inspired by classic eras. - **Artistic-fashion-photography:** Opportunity to create captivating fashion imagery with unique and unconventional materials, pushing the boundaries of fashion photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion-design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with unconventional materials and create one-of-a-kind garments. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore creative techniques and materials to capture visually stunning fashion images. - **Sustainable-fashion:** Opportunity for the sustainable fashion industry to innovate by using environmentally-friendly materials like paper to create stylish and unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md)