# 3D Closet-Worthy Collages Peter Clark Uses Paper to Create Chic Clothes By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-clark References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/peter-clarks-collages/) & [peterclarkcollage](http://www.peterclarkcollage.com/) The paper collages by artist Peter Clark are a wonderful recreation of [hip clothing styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1) using [vintage manuscripts and maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform). These extraordinary art pieces not only bring together geography with fashion, but they do so with plenty of charm. These three-dimensional garments sport unique prints and cuts thanks to the recyclable materials used to create them. From leather jackets to suits, these one-of-a-kind outfits should definitely stay away from the iron. The paper gives these pieces a lot of texture and personality, making them palpable and abundant in artistic characteristics. Also, Clark skillfully manipulates the maps’ patterns and designs to beautifully tailor each of the outfits. The [3D collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) by Peter Clark are playful and full of convenient wrinkles that don’t need to be taken to the dry cleaner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recyclable Material Fashion:** The use of recyclable materials in fashion creates unique prints and cuts in clothing, presenting opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion brands. - **Artistic Textured Fashion:** Using paper collages to create textured clothing pieces brings a new level of artistic expression to the fashion industry, inspiring designers to experiment with materials and techniques. - **Map Manipulation Fashion:** Manipulating map patterns and designs in fashion pieces allows for custom and tailored outfits, showcasing the potential for personalized and geographically-inspired fashion lines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate recyclable materials, experiment with textures, and explore map manipulation techniques to create innovative and artistic clothing collections. - **Art:** Artists can explore paper collage techniques, combining geography with fashion to create unique and three-dimensional art pieces. - **Sustainability:** The use of recyclable materials in fashion can contribute to sustainable practices, encouraging the development of eco-friendly fashion brands and initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Wearable Art Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md)