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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Adaptable Sequin Dresses
Adobe Debuted Project Primrose at Adobe Max 2023
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
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
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
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
Spooky Cartoon Cat Clothing
The Hello Kitty and Friends Halloween Collection is Only at Hot Topic
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
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
Stylish UPF Clothing
Claudent Combines Sun Protection with Ultra-Stylish Sensibilities
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
Circular Workwear Resale Platforms
Carhartt Customers Can Trade In Used Apparel For a Gift Card
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
AI Outfit Planners
Outfit Generator Create Stylish Outfits Using Your Wardrobe
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
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
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
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel
Paper Planes Features Aesthetic Homecoming Styles
Anime-Themed Loungewear Outfits
These Donguri Kyowakoku Studio Ghibli Outfits are Charming
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Luxury Skatewear Collections
Balenciaga Unveils Its Latest Skatewear Themed Apparel 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
Designer Film Costumes
Chanel-Designed Costumes Illuminate a Musical About the End of the World
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Tech Brand Apparel Collections
Nothing Apparel Shows Off its First Drop with a Hat and Coat
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
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
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
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
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
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
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
Vibrantly Designed Spring Apparel
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection for Spring 2023
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
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
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
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Inflatable Spring-Ready Latex Clothing
HARRI's SS23 Capsule of Latex Apparel is Available Now
Avant-Garde Radish Accessories
The Ravishing Radish Hat from House & Parties is Handcrafted
Closet Cleanout Programs
The Container Store's Closet Clean Out Resale Program Slows Fashion Waste
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
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
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
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
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
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
Scottish-Style Christmas Clothing
Scottish Kilt Explores the Evolution of Christmas Clothing
Indian Textile Fall Fashion
KARDO Highlights Intricate Craftsmanship for the FW23 Season
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic