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Playfully Plush Garbs

Miss Malaprop's Stuffed Animal Dress was Made for Mardi Gras 2011

— April 27, 2011 — Art & Design
Although I knew that Mardi Gras festivities were out of this world, until I stumbled upon this stuffed animal dress, I didn't realize that it was also a costume party as well. Forget those dollar store metallic bead necklaces -- I want to head over to New Orleans just to play dress up.

Designed and created by New Orleans-based crafter Miss Malaprop, the stuffed animal dress looks a lot easier to make once you see the raw materials instead of the finished product. All she used was an oversized denim halter from a nearby thrift store and a plethora of plushies. With a mixture of machine sewing and hand sewing, the stuffed animal dress was born!

Although it's no Kermit the Frog shirt, the stuffed animal dress is definitely impressive.
Trend Themes
1. Stuffed Animal Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a line of innovative, playful and sustainable fashion using stuffed animals as a unique design element.
2. Upcycling Thrifted Clothing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing creative ways to repurpose thrifted clothing, such as transforming oversized denim halters into eye-catching garments.
3. Costume Couture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing high-quality, customizable costumes that combine fashion and playfulness for events like Mardi Gras.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating unconventional materials and designs into the fashion industry to create bold, attention-grabbing garments.
2. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring sustainable fashion practices by repurposing existing materials, reducing waste, and promoting creativity through upcycling.
3. Event Planning and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique costume options for event planners and entertainment companies to enhance the overall experience and create memorable moments.
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