Publisher Description

Transform a simple sheet of paper into a fashion-forward outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams. Create one-of-a-kind dresses and sophisticated gowns perfect for any elegant occasion. With ten original, one-of-a-kind origami pieces, your outfit is sure to be runway ready. All you have to do is fold it, shape it, and style it.

Author Biography

Sok Song's passion for folding paper has bloomed from a hobby he taught himself from books during his childhood to an award winning origami design business called Creased, Inc. His book Crease + Fold: Innovative Origami Projects Anyone Can Make, was published by Potter Crafts, an imprint of Random House. He is the Creative Director and Publisher for Creased - Magazine for Paper Folders, a bi-monthly periodical dedicated to featuring new and unpublished origami designs from artist all over the world. In addition to the magazines and books, he has evolved the business into a creative services company incorporating origami and paper sculpture as a medium for advertising, graphic design, and installation. His work has been seen in magazines such as: Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Pop, Marie Claire, Icon, Self, GQ, and L'Uomo and as well as in books published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, Firefly Books Ltd. (UK), and Quark Publishing. Other notable clients for design and installation work include: Condé Nast Publications Ltd., Merrill Lynch, Paul Smith, Kenzo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Geisha, Imitation of Christ, Rockwell Group, Walmart, Kanebo International, The Museum of Art and Design, The Amercian Museum of Natural History, MOMA, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Macys, Harrods - London, Niebaum Coppola Winery, Mondo Mannequins, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Saatchi & Saatchi, J. Walter Thompson, Gotham, Inc, The Children's Place, Gant, Cottonelle, Money Magazine, Time, Inc. and The New Yorker. Sok Song's passion for folding paper has bloomed from a hobby he taught himself from books during his childhood to an award winning origami design business called Creased, Inc. His book Crease + Fold: Innovative Origami Projects Anyone Can Make, was published by Potter Crafts, an imprint of Random House. He is the Creative Director and Publisher for Creased - Magazine for Paper Folders, a bi-monthly periodical dedicated to featuring new and unpublished origami designs from artist all over the world. In addition to the magazines and books, he has evolved the business into a creative services company incorporating origami and paper sculpture as a medium for advertising, graphic design, and installation. His work has been seen in magazines such as: Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Pop, Marie Claire, Icon, Self, GQ, and L'Uomo and as well as in books published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, Firefly Books Ltd. (UK), and Quark Publishing. Other notable clients for design and installation work include: Condé Nast Publications Ltd., Merrill Lynch, Paul Smith, Kenzo, Saks Fifth Avenue, Geisha, Imitation of Christ, Rockwell Group, Walmart, Kanebo International, The Museum of Art and Design, The Amercian Museum of Natural History, MOMA, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Macys, Harrods - London, Niebaum Coppola Winery, Mondo Mannequins, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Saatchi & Saatchi, J. Walter Thompson, Gotham, Inc, The Children's Place, Gant, Cottonelle, Money Magazine, Time, Inc. and The New Yorker.

Table of Contents

Shift dress -- Sundress -- Prom dress -- Little black dress -- Ball gown -- High heels -- Swimsuit -- Jacket -- Romper -- Raincoat.

Review

Something new for origami enthusiasts and fashion fans alike. These projects, designed by master folder Song, will result in clothes and accessories for fashionable dolls or paper dolls. . . .Exceptionally clear instructions and diagrams, coupled with a no-nonsense design, ensure success even for novice folders. With 10 projects per volume, there is still ample space for step-by-step instructions. (When it comes to origami, the more steps the better.) Peppy printed papers and a mod-looking cover give this series lots of shelf appeal. Upgrade your origami section with these original models and excellent instructions.-- "School Library Journal"

Review Quote

Something new for origami enthusiasts and fashion fans alike. These projects, designed by master folder Song, will result in clothes and accessories for fashionable dolls or paper dolls. . . .Exceptionally clear instructions and diagrams, coupled with a no-nonsense design, ensure success even for novice folders. With 10 projects per volume, there is still ample space for step-by-step instructions. (When it comes to origami, the more steps the better.) Peppy printed papers and a mod-looking cover give this series lots of shelf appeal. Upgrade your origami section with these original models and excellent instructions.

Promotional "Headline"

10 original fashion origami models; stylish, modern designs based on current fashion trends; range of difficulty levels; perfect for teens and tweens interested in fashion

Feature

Activities, Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Index, Photograph(s), Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

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