# Couture Paper Doll Photography Ajax Lee Reimagined Iconic Fashion Designs as Paper Doll Clothing By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-doll-clothing References: [photogrist](https://photogrist.com/reality-paper-doll/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/ajaxlee) Ajax Lee is an art director and photographer based in Taipei, Taiwan, whose latest project reimagines some of fashion's most [iconic outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection) '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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [Art-Driven Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-artist-capsule.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)