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Paper dresses, disposable and ephemeral, were a fad of the 1960s. Designer Sarah Caplan’s modern interpretations were reportedly inspired by the purchase of an original 1960s design "with a large woman’s eye on it," like the famous poster dress. Her machine-washable and recyclable versions are made of Tyvek, which is more durable than paper. Wearers were encouraged to make alterations with scissors. The 1960s version could also be modified with scissors, transforming it from a paper dress into poster art.
Harry Gordon
Poster dress
Non-woven, printed cellulose
1968, England
The Museum at FIT, 88.25.3
Gift of Estelle Ellis
MPH (Sarah Caplan)
Lighting paper poster dress
Non-woven Tyvek
1999, USA
The Museum at FIT, 99.91.1
Gift of MPH
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