# Glamorous Upcycled Gowns The Lia Griffith Papier Couture Line is Exquisitely Eco-Friendly By Regan Canie | Published 2011-09-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lia-griffith-papier-couture References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/fashion-news-in-portland/papier-couture-lia-griffith-s-wearable-art-makes-portland-appearance-is-an-apparel-line-next) & [papier-couture](http://www.papier-couture.com/) If the Lia Griffith Papier Couture collection was available when the Paper Bag Princess was in search of her prince, fairytale lives would have been far more fashionable. Griffith, a graphic designer at Xerox, had the idea to combine her knowledge of paper products and her love of fashion to produce the recycled dresses that wow on the runway. It all began when she was asked as an assignment to prove her print sample abilities that quickly became an instant office hit and sparked the idea that one woman's trash could be another girl's couture. The paper pro continues to update her designs by working in eco silk to jazz up evening dresses and releasing reinvented enviro-luxe looks as the style seasons change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion:** The trend of upcycling materials to create fashionable clothing and accessories opens up opportunities for designers to create eco-friendly and unique pieces. - **Eco-luxe:** The emergence of eco-luxe fashion highlights the potential for high-end, sustainable clothing options that combine luxury and environmental consciousness. - **Print Sample Innovation:** The use of print samples as a basis for fashion design showcases the potential for innovation and creativity in repurposing materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can leverage the trend of upcycling and eco-luxe fashion to create sustainable and stylish clothing lines. - **Printing and Graphics:** The printing and graphics industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with fashion designers to repurpose materials and create unique, eco-friendly products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can adopt print sample innovation as a way to create one-of-a-kind garments that promote environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Eco-Minded Bridal Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastman.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Curated Summer Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md)