Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion

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Transform a simple sheet of paper into a runway-ready outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams from origami master Sok Song. With thirty unique origami models and fashion-forward folding papers, you'll create one-of-a-kind gowns and sophisticated dresses for elegant occasions, as well as everyday items such as jeans, sweaters, and jackets-plus accessories to complete every look. Everything you need to create a custom origami wardrobe is included-all you have to do is fold. AGES: 9-13 AUTHOR: 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Director and Publisher for Creased - Magazine for Paper Folders, a bi-monthly periodical dedicated to featuring new and unpublished origami designs from artist all over the world.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'Uom. Other notable clients for design and installation work include: Conde 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. SELLING POINTS: Origami master Sok Song has had work showcased in magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Glamour, as well as in New York Fashion Week and on 30 original fashion origami models; stylish, modern designs based on current fashion trends Perfect for teens and tweens interested in fashion

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...will show you how to put your paper-folding skills to use making beautiful and unique fashions -- this would be perfect for brightening up a paper doll's wardrobe! (If you like to draw, you could make the paper dolls AND the clothes for someone you love.)-- "New Moon Girls"
Artistic and crafty kids (and adults) can make origami art beyond animals and flowers with the incredible new book, Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion by Sok Song. You'll learn how to make tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, handbags, and more. My 11-year old just can't get enough! . . .The 30 projects are written in clear directions with helpful line drawings to illustrate each step. Each project is rated for difficulty -- easy, medium, and challenging. So she got the hang of these creations without any trouble; each time improving upon the one before. . . .Folding origami is hours off of screen time, being creative and crafty. Win-win! I think this book would make a wonderful gift.-- "Imagination Soup"
Origami lovers who are hoping for something more hip than paper sailboats, animals, and flowers will likely be delighted by Song's fashion-focused offering. . . .Each design opens with an image of the finished product and some style tips, which can function both for composing a paper-doll-worthy origami outfit or for styling actual human-sized clothes. The designs range in difficulty, and some origami experience will likely be helpful, but even the toughest patterns are clearly explained in the illustrated step-by-step instructions, which include some tips on adjusting folds for tailoring. . . . .couture-minded kids will appreciate Song's offbeat take on origami.-- "Booklist"
Song (Crease + Fold) clearly explains how to use origami to create tiny skirts, blouses, swimsuits, and fashion accessories just the right size for paper dolls, scrapbooks, or other methods of display. Each exercise opens with a quick rundown of the item's history or use...followed by illustrated step-by-step directions for folding crop tops, rompers, high heels, sunglasses, and other objects. More than 40 removable sheets of origami paper--featuring animal prints, florals, and other vibrant designs--are included.-- "Publishers Weekly"
We think this is the best origami book ever -- the directions are very clear, the designs are amazing, and the oversized papers are gorgeous! My 11 year old already has used all the papers and made most of the designs. It's a big hit in our house.-- "Imagination Soup"

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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: Cond 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: Cond 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.