# Sculptural Newspaper Dresses Jordan Chavez Captures an Industrial Black and White Scene By Jordan Chavez | Published 2012-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newspaper-dress References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.143897669014034.32056.112266982177103&type=3) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jordan-Chavez/112266982177103) We all have trouble deciding exactly what's right to wear for each occasion, but one look that can never go wrong is the newspaper dress, which was created by Jordan Chavez. Cute, chic and oh-so comfortable, the newspaper dress is certainly an intriguing look. The dress, constructed *entirely* out of newspaper, was a [sculptural project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) for a class. The photos successfully show how [sustainability and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma) can be merged to create a finished piece that is interesting and effective. The foundational qualities from this sculpture can be taken and applied to other projects. The idea of creating beautiful works of art from materials that would usually be considered garbage is something that really excites Jordan Chavez as a designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Newspaper Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials to create sustainable and unique fashion pieces. - **Sustainable Sculptural Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and sustainability by utilizing recycled or upcycled materials to create visually intriguing sculptures. - **Merging Sustainability and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fashion designs that not only prioritize sustainability but also showcase creativity and innovation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace eco-friendly practices and materials to create fashion-forward clothing while minimizing environmental impact. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and sustainability by incorporating unconventional materials into sculptures and installations. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable design projects into educational programs to inspire students to think creatively about materials and their environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porridge-dress.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md)