The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
Joanne Lam — July 20, 2010 — Eco
References: instablogs & treehugger
This gorgeous Yuliya Kyrpo upcycled origami dress is made from reused newspapers folded into paper cranes. 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 in the manufacturing of their products to similarly satiate this consumer want.
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 in the manufacturing of their products to similarly satiate this consumer want.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - The use of upcycled materials in fashion allows for unique and environmentally-conscious designs.
2. Sustainable Materials - The increasing demand for sustainable fashion is driving the use of recycled and eco-friendly materials in clothing production.
3. Origami Design - The intricate and unique design of origami is inspiring fashion designers to incorporate this technique in clothing design.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate sustainable and upcycled materials in their production to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly options.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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