Jule Waibel is an extremely talented graduate of the Royal College of Art who challenged herself to make an origami dress collection for her final project, using fabric instead of paper. Previously, Waibel has made paper fashion designs, but as she notes, "It's a dress, so it's a shame if you can't sit on a chair or if you get slightly bruised wearing it," which is what inspired her to take this collection 'From Paper to Reality.'
For this series, Waibel opted for chiffon, which allowed her to make pleats that will hold their shape, as well as expand and collapse when they are required to move with the wearer's body. Despite being quite a soft fabric, the chiffon is able to hold a number of origami-like geometric forms quite beautifully.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Pleated Fabric Design
- There is room for disruptive innovation in the development of more intricate and practical pleated fabric designs for clothing and other applications.
- Origami-inspired Wearables
- Opportunities exist for the design of more origami-inspired wearables that balance functionality, mobility, and aesthetic appeal.
- Functional Fashion Design
- The creation of fashion designs that incorporate both functionality and elegance offers promising opportunities for disruptive innovation and market differentiation.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in the creation of more intricate and practical pleated fabric designs, origami-inspired wearables and designs that combine functionality with style.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Innovative pleated textile designs could lead to new market opportunities and increased demand, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the textile manufacturing industry.
- Art and Design
- The development of pleated fabric and more origami-inspired designs presents opportunities for the creation of wearable art, creating disruption in the traditional art and design industry.
