Paper — May 6, 2020

Xerox Dress + The Venus Collection

Paper — May 6, 2020

Xerox Dress + The Venus Collection

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It was back in 2006 that I first discovered my gift for mixing my love of paper crafting with fashion. I was consulting with Xerox in creating fresh and innovative paper samples for their newest and best selling office printers, when the concept of creating a couture gown from Xerox prints for a high fashion photo shoot emerged. I was hooked! It was while making this first dress that I realized I must create a collection to not only show on the runway, but as sculptures in a gallery. Now, 6 years later and after creating over 35 dresses for runway shows, events, retail displays and an international video (view here). . . I can say I have left quite a paper trail behind me. Each dress (except the two I created from recycled Vogue magazines) was created from photos, illustrations and typography designed and printed onto simple printer paper. OPB did a lovely job capturing my process in their Oregon Artbeat Video (view here). I do believe that there are more paper gowns to be made and look forward to see what unfolds. I have a vision of a fully produced runway show at New York Fashion Week. Hey, a girl can dream!

Below is my first Papier Couture gown, created for Xerox:

Below are the first seven dresses I called the Venus Collection. These dresses were debuted in my first runway show before they were displayed at the Portland Art Institute gallery and were the dresses featured in the Oregon Art Beat video. Photos by Manny Minjarez, hair by Mark Putnum and make-up by Kristen Arnett. Named for seven feminine qualities that coincide with the seven chakras, the collection begins with the root and moves up through the head. The dresses are named Abundance, Passion, Freedom, Peace, Creativity, Mystery and Illumination. The gown made from 1000 paper cranes that I call Peace, is displayed in my home as a paper sculpture.

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15 Comments

Fulje November 9, 2015 at 11:15am

I was looking for ideas on how to make a paper dress , which I do regularly , I like doing things with recycled materials, but was fascinated with the clothes that I see here , it’s an amazing job , just wow ! amazing job again 🙂

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1. Lia November 9, 2015 at 12:03pm
  
  @Fulje
  
  Thank you so much!!! These paper dresses are truly my passion project and I so appreciate your sweet words 🙂
  
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Lauren September 24, 2015 at 9:54am

Hi lia, my names Lauren and I am doing a theatrical hair and make-up course, for our prodgect we had to find an outfit that’s eco friendly and recycled and your paper coutore gown was the prettiest one Iv seen! I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions about it for my research if it wouldn’t be to much trouble, thank you x

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1. Lia September 25, 2015 at 1:11pm
  
  @Lauren
  
  sure, it has been a while since I made them though:-) you can reach me at hello@liagriffith.com
  
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Maira May 2, 2014 at 10:16pm

Quiero saber como hacer el primer vestido esta super hermosa porfavor

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1. Lia May 5, 2014 at 4:53pm
  
  @Maira
  
  Maybe I will do a tutorial someday.
  
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April February 28, 2014 at 4:06am

Hi, I go to wymondham college. I am in Yr 12 and I am currently undertaking A levels. I have decided to do my textiles project on recycling and you are a good designer to include. However I cant find any information on you, your background and your designs. I was wondering whether you would be able to provide some of this information. Please contact me if you are capable of doing so. Many thanks for reading. April ( igieboap.08@wymondhamcollege.org)

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1. Lia March 3, 2014 at 6:24pm
  
  @April
  
  I just sent you an email. You can read the About Lia in the link in the menu bar and I did just fix the broken links to the Oregon Art Beat video in this post.
  
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Elyse October 15, 2013 at 6:32pm

Hi Lia,
How do you put your garments together?
(I.e. glue, sewing?)
What do you use to close the garments?
Also, when constructing do you use a model or mannequin?

Regards,
Elyse Milroy

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1. Lia October 18, 2013 at 9:25am
  
  @Elyse
  
  Hi Elyse, I hot glue my pieces together onto a corset. I sew a wide velcro into the corset before I begin that allows easy on and off of the dress. I build the dresses on a mannequin so I can have them there for the days or weeks I need to complete the garment.
  
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Zali March 26, 2013 at 5:29am

Hi Lia,
I was wondering if you could please give me a brief outline of how you made the angel looking dress in your venus collection .
This would be much appreciated
thanks Zali
please send answer to spendm@westnet.com.au

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Zali March 20, 2013 at 1:18am

Hi Lia i am thirteen and I have decided to do research project on you and your wonderful designs but I can’t seem to find any good information about you so I was wondering if You would be able to help me. please contact me through this email adress at the bottom thanks Zali Spencer
spendm@westnet.com.au

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Violetta March 14, 2013 at 12:35pm

I admire your creations and all these beautiful creative ideas!!!
Just amazing!

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1. Lia March 16, 2013 at 1:12pm
  
  @Violetta
  
  Thanks Violetta. 🙂
  
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