Dresses made out of Paper by Isabelle de Borchgrave

Dresses made out of Paper by Isabelle de Borchgrave

Jun 30

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At first glance you would have never guessed what Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave used in making these stunning dresses, but if you take a closer look, you will see that these are made from simple sheets of paper.

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She began her artistic career as a painter, but all of this changed when she discovered the versatility of paper while making paper costumes for her children. And then in 1994, she met Rita Browne, a Canadian costume designer and since then they made stunning masterpieces of detailed garments in almost every decade in fashion history. A few of her works will be on view June 16 to December 30, 2012 at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens (Washington) entitled: “Prêt-à-Papier : The Exquisite Art of Isabelle de Borchgrave”. Visit her site to see more of her works.
via: isabelledeborchgrave.com

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