Ukrainian artist Yuliya Krypo collected 1,000 Metro newspapers—the ones you get for free on the London Underground—and folded them into paper cranes before bringing them all together in this “upcycled” frock. She carefully spelled out “Metro” on the cleavage, and used advertisements to give the dress splashes of color. It went on show at the London Science Museum in 2010.
Creative Couture: 15 Dresses Made from Weird Materials
Forget silk and lace. Artists and designers know that truly creative couture can include everything from electrical wiring to discarded juice pouches. Here are 15 surprising frocks.
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15 Dresses Made From Weird Materials