Ajax Lee is an art director and photographer based in Taipei, Taiwan, whose latest project reimagines some of fashion's most iconic outfits as paper doll clothing.
As the artist explains, his original plan was to use a 2016 Spring/Summer collection for his creations, however he opted for a diverse range of looks that begin from the 1930s instead. Included in the series of paper doll clothing is Christian Dior's 'The New Look' from 1947, Elsa Schiaparelli's 1937 'Lobster Dress,' Issey Miyake's bizarre 1994 'Flying Saucer' and a cut-out swimsuit design from Rudi Gernreich in 1971.
In order to create the pieces, Ajax Lee combines cartoon-like photography with the artistic paper doll clothing -- both elements working together for a modernized yet accurate tribute series.
What's Driving This Trend
- Paper Doll Fashion
- Opportunity for a new type of fashion design that incorporates the nostalgia of traditional paper doll outfits with modern clothing design.
- Iconic Fashion Tributes
- Opportunity for designers and artists to create tributes to iconic fashion designers or moments through unique mediums and art forms.
- Cartoon-style Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to experiment with cartoon-style photography to create playful and nostalgic photoshoots that showcase clothing in a new way.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can incorporate paper doll clothing designs into their collections to achieve a modern and playful look.
- Art and Photography
- Opportunity for artists and photographers to experiment with innovative mediums and art forms to create unique tributes to fashion and style.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Brands can incorporate similar playful and nostalgic themes into their advertising and marketing campaigns to appeal to a younger demographic.
