# Paper Wedding Dresses Ann Kagawa Lee Wins Contest With Fashion Forward Toiletries By Rachel | Published 2009-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-paper-dress-ann-kagawa-lee References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/toilet-paper-wedding-gown.php) Ann Kagawa Lee is certainly patient. She created a dress entirely out of toilet paper for Cheap Chic Wedding’s [toilet-paper wedding dress contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davids-bridal-3). As if that’s not impressive enough, the dress is actually quite beautiful! The design by Ann Kagawa Lee for Cheap Chic Wedding included a strapless dress and intricate hat. The designs were apparently inspired by 'Gone With the Wind.' Ann Kagawa Lee won $1000 for her design--and my respect for taking the time to make something so beautiful out of toilet paper! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toilet-paper Creations:** Creating wearable fashion and art out of everyday materials like toilet paper presents an opportunity for eco-friendly and cost-effective innovations. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Developing sustainable fashion that promotes the use of recycled materials, including toilet paper, can provide a marketable niche in an environmentally conscious world. - **DIY Contests:** Online contests that challenge individuals to create art or fashion using unconventional materials like toilet paper can foster a sense of creativity and reward innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore new and creative ways to integrate recycled materials like toilet paper into their designs, promoting eco-conscious practices. - **Art:** Using unconventional materials like toilet paper to create wearable art can be a unique selling point for artists, and an opportunity to grow their market and attract eco-conscious consumers. - **Craft and DIY:** Contests and online communities that encourage DIY creation using unconventional materials can expand and encourage the sales of recyclable products and foster a creative, eco-friendly market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Toilet Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything.md) - [Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearly-mini-dress.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Wedding Wardrobe Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bride-kit.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Wedding Day Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-day-emergency-kit.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Design-Forward Garment Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-bags1.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md)