# Paper Crane Frocks The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuliya-kyrpo References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/upcycled-origami-dress-from-one-thousand-paper-cranes.php) & [instablogs](http://www.instablogs.com/yuliya-kyrpo/) This gorgeous Yuliya Kyrpo upcycled [origami dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series) is made from [reused newspapers folded into paper cranes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita). Creating a unique and intricate shape, this gown has a sweetheart neckline and a long paper crane train. Using random splashes of color within the newspaper ads, this dress is delicately woven together, further accentuating its one-of-a-kind details. Featured in The Trash Fashion Show, this gorgeous gown by Yuliya Kyrpo now resides in the London Science Museum. **Implications** - Consumers are appreciative of products which use recycled materials because they satiate consumer desire to reduce negative environmental effects on the planet. Corporations may consider the use of [upcycled textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ame) in the manufacturing of their products to similarly satiate this consumer want. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion:** The use of upcycled materials in fashion allows for unique and environmentally-conscious designs. - **Sustainable Materials:** The increasing demand for sustainable fashion is driving the use of recycled and eco-friendly materials in clothing production. - **Origami Design:** The intricate and unique design of origami is inspiring fashion designers to incorporate this technique in clothing design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate sustainable and upcycled materials in their production to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly options. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore innovative ways to create sustainable materials from recycled materials to meet the demand of eco-conscious consumers in the fashion industry. - **Environmental Sustainability Consulting:** With the growing trend of eco-friendly fashion, environmental sustainability consulting firms can help fashion brands implement sustainable practices in their production and supply chain. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washi-paper.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Recycled Dish Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-dish-towels.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md)