# Gorgeous Topographic Gowns Susan Stockwell Designs Dresses While Studying History By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-stockwell References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/susan-stockwells-map-dresses/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [susanstockwell](http://www.susanstockwell.co.uk/) British history, colonialism and wars were usually dominated by men; however, Susan Stockwell wants to add a feminine touch to the English past by creating [stunning gowns made from paper maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) and money. These intellectual gowns contain more than 300 years of history, making them a museum piece and a fashionable encyclopedia. Stockwell beautifully glues together military and political maps to create dresses that mimic those worn by women during the 1870s. The drawing and colors of the atlas give these art pieces a mesmerizing pattern that she highlights through delicate folds and beautiful details. Additionally, her paper money outfits also look to [honor the women of the time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomma-bloom-x-ttw-editions-collection). Susan Stockwell is known for her [impressive artistic talent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) that has allowed her work to be exhibited around the globe in places like Europe, America, Australia and Asia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper-made Fashion:** Opportunity for creating sustainable and eco-friendly fashion by using paper as a material. - **Fashion as Art:** Opportunity for combining fashion and art to create unique and visually appealing garments. - **Historical Fashion:** Opportunity for exploring history and culture through fashion design, and creating garments inspired by different eras. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore using sustainable and eco-friendly materials, and collaborate with artists to create unique and visually appealing garments. - **Art:** Art industry can collaborate with fashion designers to showcase fashion as art, and incorporate historical and cultural themes in their work. - **Museum:** Museums can use fashion design to bring history and culture to life, and create exhibits showcasing historical fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Historical Females-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroines-of-history-coloring-tablecloth.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Politically Artful Textile Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unravel-the-power-and-politics-of-textiles-in-art.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md)