# Pizzazzy Paper-Cut Outfits Stuart McLachlan Intertwines Craft and Fashion to Create Style By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-mclachlan References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/04/stuart-mclachlan/) & [stuart-mclachlan](http://stuart-mclachlan.com/bio.html) Stuart McLachlan must have been the kid who had the desire to sit at the arts and crafts table. McLachlan cuts paper to create stunning pieces of art that are chic enough to be a part of fashion runway shows. McLachlan's specialized area of work shifted towards the arts, fashion editorials and advertisement. It's amazing to see simple supplies transform into beautiful craftsmanship. McLachlan's most recent project is a ship made entirely from paper. The sculpture was inspired by The Cruiser Aurora, a famous Russian cruiser that initiated the start of Red October. Stuart McLachlan is always finding ways to make new forms of art. "Paper is a medium without boundaries, it can be molded, formed and cut into almost any form imaginable, I endeavour to push its physical boundaries and create imagery and art," he says. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper Art:** The trend of using paper as an artistic medium and creating intricate designs opens up opportunities for artists and designers to explore new forms of expression. - **Fashion and Crafts Fusion:** The trend of intertwining craft techniques with fashion allows for innovative and unique clothing designs that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style. - **Transforming Everyday Materials:** The trend of using ordinary materials like paper to create extraordinary art showcases the potential for disruptive innovation by reimagining the possibilities of commonly available resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the trend of paper art by incorporating innovative paper-based techniques and materials into their creations. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can draw inspiration from the fusion of crafts and fashion to create distinctive clothing pieces that embrace traditional techniques while embracing contemporary aesthetic. - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can take advantage of the trend of transforming everyday materials to inspire and educate consumers on how to repurpose and reimagine commonly available resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [House-Like Paper Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-show-space.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Virtual Craft Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md)