This jaggedly textured gown was a China fashion week highlight this month, combining not only shades that evoke images of China's beloved panda bear, but also hint at influence from Japanese origami.
When we first reported on origami-inspired fashion, we didn't really think the trend would go anywhere... but it certainly has. The Japanese paper-folding craft has inspired designers from North America to China.
The slideshow below shows a range of fascinating origami-inspired products, while the gallery above shows pieces from China Fashion Week.
32 Origami Inspired Designs
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Pornographic Origami
Crafts and Sex
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Folding Flat-Pack Footwear
EIN/Tritt Origami Shoes
30
Origami Inspired Fashion
Papercraft Spring Collections
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Pornogami (FOLLOW-UP)
Pornographic Origami Instruction Book
28
Shoes That Look Like Origami
By Designer Marloes ten Bhomer
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Origami Print Fashion
Basso and Brooke Spring 2009
26
Origami TV Remote Control
Bringing Simplicity back
25
Folded Money Sculptures
Origami Currency Creations
24
Origami Art
Hardcore Paper Airplanes
23
Star Wars Origami
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Turn Your Gum Into Origami Art
Gum Flower
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Extreme Origami
Is Paper Folding A Sport?
20
Origami Exo Homes
Foldable Bamboo Green Huts
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Origami Furniture
F1 Folding Chairs and F2 Table by Nils Frederking
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Leather Origami Animals
Looksur Nursery Sculptures
17
Origami Bags
Chloe Leather Alligator Fold Clutch
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Origami Necklaces
Cindy Ng Jewelry
15
Origami Ads
Maone Bank Origami Money
14
Artistic Eco Tableware
Origami Crockery
13
Origami Lamps
The Folding Lamp
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Paper Sculpting
Pierre Vanni's Western Origami
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Origami-Inspired Drawings
The Delaunay Raster
10
Origami Architecture
9
Sci-Fi Dollar Bill Origami
Spacecrafts from Folded Currency
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Space Origami
Astronauts Fly Paper Plane From Space
7
Political Origami
Craft Your Own George Bush
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Artistic Tableware II
Origami Spoon
5
Electric Origami
LED Foldie
4
Origami-Inspired Furniture
The Folder Chair
3
Origami-Inspired Dishware
Silver-Plated Paper Boats
2
Origami Boat
Folds to the Size of a Windsurf Board
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DIY Stop Motion Video
Origami Movie
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Origami Travel Solar Panels
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Illusory Goddess Fashion
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Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
Inaugural Americana Fashion Ranges
The Hender Scheme x Pendleton Collection is Refined
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Vintage Ski-Inspired Fashion Collections
Filippa K's AW '23 Line Takes Cues from 1970s Ski Culture
Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules
KENZO Unveils the Year of the Dragon Collection
Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Doublet Launches a Cheeky Fashion Collection in 2023
Dragon-Inspired Luxury Coats
Canada Goose is Embracing the Spirit of the Lunar New Year
Fashion-Inspired Luggage Campaigns
Samsonite's Jet Gala Event Fuses Fashion and Travel Essentials
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets
This Wallet Offers Comfort & Convenience In a Compact Folding Design
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Effortless 90s-Inspired Spring Streetwear
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3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
Glam Indian Apparel
Anamika Khanna x H&M Reimagines Traditional Silhouettes for Global Consumers
Eye-Catching Experimental Garments
Emerging Designer IZZY DU Continues to Stun Audiences
Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion
The Alexander Wang 2024 Lunar New Year Capsule is Celebratory
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
atmos Japan and adidas Join on the New Gazelle 85 Shoe
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas
Front and EFG Join Forces to Design the Modular Ori Sofa System
Heritage-Inspired Shopping Bags
The Porter Yoshida & Co The Grocery Bag is Made in Japan
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
NFT Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam AW23 Fused Physical & Digital Elements
Japanese-Inspired Cabinet Designs
Origin Made Presents the Veil Cabinets by Silje Nesda
Collaboration Fashion Puffer Coats
eYe Junya Watanabe MAN and The North Face Design a Jacket
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
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
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses
The Infinite Convertible Bag by Maryam Hosseini is Shapeshifting
Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Big Bang-Inspired Fashion Collections
COMME des GARÇONS' FW23 Looks to the Origins of Life
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Juxtaposing Artful Denim Capsules
Levi's and Kenzo Join Forces on a New Collection Together
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs
FOG Architecture Designs a New Xiaozhuo Store Location
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules
Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel
Paper Planes Features Aesthetic Homecoming Styles
Anime-Themed Loungewear Outfits
These Donguri Kyowakoku Studio Ghibli Outfits are Charming
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Co-Presented Three-Day Design Exhibitions
Ariake's Nagare Exhibition is Showcased at 3daysofdesign
Elevated Deconstructed Workwear
Sacai & Carhartt WIP Launch a Stunning Collection for Spring 2024
Ukrainian Folktale-Inspired Fashion Collections
FROLOV Presents the Spring 2025 Collection
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures
Jyhling Lee Created the Stainless Steel Reflector Sculpture
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Kimino Making-Inspired Furniture
Nao Tamura Designs the Origata Collection for Porro
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Demure Cashmere Fall Apparel
The GOBI Cashmere Fall 2023 Collection is Dubbed “The Face”
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Designer-Approved Mid-Century Fashion Lines
JW Anderson and Uniqlo Embrace Mid-Century Aesthetics
Newspaper-Inspired Apparel Collections
PUMA and STAPLE's Collection Is Inspired by Gidra Newspaper
China-Inspired Technical Apparel
Purple Mountain Observatory Launches its New Capsule
Japanese-Inspired Outdoor Apparel
LL Bean Presents its Dynamic Outdoor Japan Collection
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series
Eskayel's Forma Textile Series Explores Linear Shapes
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Glamorous Maximalist Couture
Valentino Haute Couture Fall Winter 2023/2024 Had Big Accessories
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules
NEEDLES’ New Collection Turns Heads with Its Vintage Appeal
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Elegant Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
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Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
Spring-Ready Tranquil Fashion
Nanamica Presents its Latest Collection for the SS24 Season
Workshop-Backed Elevated Furniture
Ariake Creates the Intricate Nagare Collection of Furniture
Floral-Inspired Lush Fashion
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Unveils Flowers and Vases for SS23
North African Culture-Inspired Fashion
Daily Paper's Under the Same Moon Series Readies for SS23
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules
SAGE NATION Presents a Look at its SS25 Capsule at PFW
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses
Adobe is Leveraged to Create the Primrose Dress
Chinese Heritage-Inspired Fall Fashion
PRONOUNCE Introduces its New Collection for FW23
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Nostalgic Collaborative High Fashion
Julien Dossena Presents a Capsule for JPG Haute Couture
Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags
Bottega Veneta Presents the Art Collection Inspired by Noah's Ark
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
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Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion
IZZY DU Presents her New ORIGINS Collection for FW23
Drawings-Inspired Rug Collections
Cold Picnic Introduces the New Frames Collection
Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers
Sandy Liang Presents a New Range of Plush Subu Footwear
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Structural Washi Paper Lamps
Isamu Noguchi Designs the Stylish Akari Lamps Using Paper
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Indian Textile Fall Fashion
KARDO Highlights Intricate Craftsmanship for the FW23 Season
Tailored Sophisticated Fleece Designs
Nike Japan Engineered the Tech Fleece Reimagined Series
Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs
Bo Zhang Designs the Zig/Zag Collection of Colorful Decor
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Designer-Backed Regional Wines
Penfolds Teams Up with Nigo to Launch One by Penfolds
Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
BIG Expands the Museum for Paper Art in Denmark with a Folded Roof
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
DZHUS Presents its New Seasonal Transit Collection
Vibrantly Colorful Luxe Fashion
Marni Presents its New FW23 Collection in Tokyo This Week