# Papercraft Collars Artistic Fashion Fusion Blends Ripped Paper and Menswear By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rip-paper-fashion-art-fusionistic-work-by-michael-cepress References: [we-make-money-not-art](http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/2008/12/rrripp-paper-fashion-from-octo.php) & [michaelcepress](http://www.michaelcepress.com/) This amazing fashion fusion was created by artist and fashion designer Michael Cepress, who made these stunning paper collars for a traveling exhibition called ‘RRRIPP: Paper Fashion, a traveling exhibition highlighting the use of paper in fashion.’ Michael Cepress’ unique design work is also featured in a book that shows his work alongside renowned designers like John Galliano and Issey Miyake. With an MA in fine art and a keen interest in the [male wardrobe and tailoring traditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit), Michael Cepress’ work is an interesting crossover of [art and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1). Those gorgeous paper collars should come with a dry clean only tag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Fashion Fusion:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials and techniques in fashion to create unique and visually striking designs. - **Paper Fashion:** Using paper in fashion to create intricate and delicate garments that challenge traditional notions of textile usage. - **Crossover of Art and Fashion:** Combining art and fashion to blur the boundaries between the two disciplines and create thought-provoking and innovative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create innovative and boundary-pushing designs. - **Fine Art:** Exploring the intersection between art and fashion, pushing the boundaries of creativity in both disciplines. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Developing new techniques to incorporate paper in textile manufacturing, creating sustainable and eco-friendly fashion options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Skewer-Inspired Structural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Multimedia Artist Menswear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madewell-x-one-of-these-days.md)