This list of cardboard clothes showcases some fantastically crafted costumes and it is amazing to see some of the stylish and well-structed outfits that have been put together. It truly proves you can create beauty in anything!
Cardboard is oftentimes underrated for its structural integrity and functional abilities. But because of its cheap and light nature, it becomes convenient for all types of crafting. The fact that it can be recycled and reused is an added bonus.
The best part is, most cardboard clothes are easy to emulate as the materials are so readily available. Hopefully this list will inspire you to create your own cardboard clothing -- just remember not to wear it when it's raining!
22 Crafty Cardboard Clothes

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Photo-Sharing App Outfits
Be a Literal Stereotype with the Instagram Hipster Halloween Costume

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Cardboard Catwalks
Strode College Challenges Young Designers With Odd Medium

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Cardboard Animal Masks
The Jozef Mrva Masks Are Eerie and Creatively Crafted
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Conformable Cardboard
'UPS' from Patrick Sung Will Shape to Anything You Want to Ship
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Plastic Bag Princesses
Models Wear Tape and Boxes for AnOther Magazine
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Paper Running Sneakers
Cardboard Nike Air Shoes Can Be Mistaken for a Real Shoe
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Dressed-Down Princess Fashion
Vivienne Westwood FW2010 Collection Practices Lo-Fi Glam
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Recyclable Claw Costumes
Giant Cardboard Robot Arms Will Make You the Baddest Bully on the Block
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Underprivileged Apparel Ads
The Shocking New Ark Mission of India Fashion Campaign
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Chimerical Cardboard Crowns
The Whimsical Stuart McLachlan Children's Paper Styling Hats
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Newspaper Couture Fashion Shows
Upcycled Ball Gowns Take the Spotlight at the Green Show
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Cardboard Sneakers
I HAVE POP Creates Shoes Made Out Boxes
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Bat Accessory Attachments
The Bat Wings Headband is an Easy Costume Idea for Halloween
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DIY Mechanical Arms
The Philip Valdez Steampunk Arm is an Amazing Creation
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DIY Superhero Masks
These Printable Avengers Masks are Cute and Cost-Efficient
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Child-Friendly Sci-Fi Costumes
The Aliens Power Loader Baby Costume is Created by the Coolest Dad
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DIY Shutterbug Disguises
The Tyler Card Nikon Camera Costume is a Fully Functioning Getup
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'Derelicte' Chic
Franck Sorbier Raids the Bin for the Fall/Winter 2010/11 Couture Collection
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Cardboard Greek Warrior Headgear
The DIY Spartan Helmet Will Make You an Honorary Hero
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Cardboard Bowler Hats
Gabriela Ligenza Creates Eco Headwear Inspired by the CIty of London
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Curious Cardboard Clothing
IKEA Textiles Campaign Focuses on Textiles, Not Furniture
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Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Pet-Friendly Cat Box
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics
IKEA Tyg Shares Pre-Cut Textiles to Inspire Creativity & Connection
Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes
These Pink Shipping Container Homes by Ishita Ganguly are Chic
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses
The TUTO Pet House by Serhii Hotvianskyi is Modern Yet Functional
Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel
Aerie Launched a Wicked Collection Featuring Thematic Colors
Sustainable Workwear Collections
Craghoppers Workwear Launches a Collection Tailored for Mavericks
AI Outfit Planners
Outfit Generator Create Stylish Outfits Using Your Wardrobe
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Sustainable Fashion Apparel
Reformation Drops New Colors for its 'Clara Cashmere Cardigan'
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Outfit Transformation Apps
Drippi Lets You Transform Friends' Outfits with Simple Photo Edits.
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Cardboard-Inspired Breathable Sneakers
adidas Introduces the Samba Cardboard Sneaker Model
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Outlandish Bear-Inspired Pants
Doublet's 'The Bear Carrying on You' Faux-Fur Trousers are Insane
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Sustainable Paper Cosmetic Packaging
The Arcade Beauty Paper Packette is Made with 80% Paper
Attachable Candy-Shaped Pockets
The Christian Cowan SS 24 Collection Features Oversized Pockets
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes
Wholegreen Bakery Cooks up the Cardboard Cake
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Lovable Cartoon Cat Apparel
Forever 21 and Sanrio Debut Their Collaborative Valentine’s Day Line
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Fall-Ready Expansive Workwear Capsules
Carhartt WIP Presents its Latest Collection for FW23
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel
Paper Planes Features Aesthetic Homecoming Styles
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Decorative Denim-Made Plates
The Denim Project by Junghyun Kim Turns Waste into Wares
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Tech Brand Apparel Collections
Nothing Apparel Shows Off its First Drop with a Hat and Coat
Sustainable Cashmere Collections
Reformation Expands Its Belove Cardigan Line with New Designs
Wood-Created Progressive Jackets
Vollebak Introduces its Wooden Jacket Redefining Textiles
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Designer Film Costumes
Chanel-Designed Costumes Illuminate a Musical About the End of the World
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Unique Long-Lasting Costumes
Love Khaos Creates Eco-Conscious Rave & Festival Wear
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Expansive Cinematic Clothing Ranges
The Primark x Wicked Collection Gets Fans Ready for the Movie
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
AI Outfit Inspiration
Outfit AI Offers Endless Outfit Possibilities
Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies
This Dutch Startup Uses Discarded Hair to Create Clothes and Carpets
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Inclusive Bewitching Capsules
Unique Vintage Introduced a Hocus Pocus Apparel Collection
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Cocoa Bean-Based Display Units
Mars Wrigley is Trialing a Second 'Cocoa Cardboard' Bean Display
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Recycled Cardboard Toilet Papers
These Tesco Paper Products are for the Kitchen and Bathroom
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Valentine's Family Matching Apparel
These Mother Daughter Matching Outfits from PatPat are Festive
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
Simone Giertz Creates the Space-Saving Coat Hingers
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Sawdust-Created Biodegradable Casts
DART Lab's BioMatters Project Creates a Concrete Cast
Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses
Adobe is Leveraged to Create the Primrose Dress
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion
ARCS Presents a Look at its New Range for the FW24 Season
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Custom-Milled Canvas Pants
The Ten Thousand Tactical Utility Pant Was Created with Veterans
Avant-Garde Radish Accessories
The Ravishing Radish Hat from House & Parties is Handcrafted
Soft-Colored Disney Apparel
Cakeworthy Introduced an Inclusive Cinderella Capsule
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Rugged Graphene Clothing Kits
The Graphene-X Everything Proof Kit Includes Pants and a Shirt
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
HADES' New Capsule is Inspired by Huis Clos (No Exit)
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Affordable Activewear Collections
Forever 21 Unveils a New Activewear Line for the Season
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Reusable Framework Systems
Origami-Inspired System 'Unfold Form' Reduces Concrete and Steel Use
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Affordable Inclusive Minimal Clothing
Primark Introduces a Capsule of Adaptive Clothing
Ethereal Fairytale Apparel
Ivy City Co.'s Debuts Its Fairytale Collection
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Lightweight Summer Fashion Capsules
Drama Call Presents its Latest Collection for Summer
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Closet-Clearing Challenges
Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge Boosts Garment Donations
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
Scottish-Style Christmas Clothing
Scottish Kilt Explores the Evolution of Christmas Clothing
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic