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Toilet Paper Wedding Gown - Is it an Oscar de la Renta Original?

by Maureen Dempsey (Subscribe to Maureen Dempsey's posts)
Posted Jul 2nd 2009 at 8:35PM  
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Ann's intricate origami work (with toilet paper) paid off. Photos courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

Who, you might wonder, made this lovely creation? It wasn't Monique Lhuillier. It wasn't Vera Wang. It wasn't Oscar de la Renta. It was Ann Kagawa Lee. You know, of Honolulu, HI.

Okay, chances are you've never heard of Lee, but she's soon to be a household name for her unbelievable skills as a designer -- working with toilet paper, tape and glue. (And please don't squeeze the garment!)

Lee is the winner of the 2009 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest hosted by Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com, and she's taking home the $1,000 top prize for her creation.

Lee says her design has a "Gone with the Wind" influence, and she used her origami skills to create a stunning bridal gown. Her work has been compared to Oscar de la Renta's.

Lee's dress, as well as the second and third place winners' gowns, will be on permanent exhibit in a Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum.

A rear view of cheap-chic-wedding.com's winning Toilet Paper Wedding Dress design.



Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses

    Ann Kagawa Lee of Honolulu, Hawaii, won first prize -- and $1,000 -- for her impressive origami work.

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

    The back view of Lee's dress, which has been compared to Oscar de la Renta's work.

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

    The accompanying hat that Lee constructed out of toilet paper, tape, and glue.

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

    Terri Glover of Marlin, Texas, won second place in the contest, bringing in $500, for her impeccably fitted bridal gown.

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

    The back view of Glover's mermaid-style gown.

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

    Guadalupe Andrade of Reseda, California, won third place and $250 for her detailed, strapless dress.

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

    The back view of Andrade's gown, which has working buttons!

    Courtesy of cheap-chic-weddings.com

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CaptainObvious, 7-03-2009, 6:28AM

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CaptainObvious

Need I point out that this is A bot? This comment has been posted on so many other stories. That dress is awsome.

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chenai, 7-03-2009, 7:01AM

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chenai

This dress is well-made and creative. I wish I had that much patience and skill to create a garment like this.

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sharon, 7-03-2009, 7:38AM

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sharon

STOP PUTTING THIS CRAP OUT ON EVERY ARTICLE.
YES, THIS PROB. IS A BOT SINCE IT IS IN ALL THE ARTICLES PLUS THE "AUTHOR" IS ALSO PIMPING OTHER WORTHLESS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. JUST CLICK ON THIS "PERSON'S NAME" AND SEE ALL THE "COMMENTS" E.G., BOT PIMPS OUT THERE.

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jelayne27, 7-03-2009, 8:01AM

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jelayne27

That is absolutely beautiful. A designer should pick up the pattern!

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JoAnn, 7-03-2009, 8:18AM

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JoAnn

That wedding dress is stunning!!!!! Great work . Great minds at work.

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sunrize604, 7-03-2009, 9:30AM

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sunrize604

that is serious talent! I would love to see the other dresses and see them up close. Ripley's should be paying a hell of a lot of money for that dress. It is sad that she is only getting a thousand for such splendid work. Did second and third place win anything? Ripley's is an interesting place. I am embarrassed to say it, but I go whenever I am by one

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sz, 7-03-2009, 6:36PM

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sz

check this out on U-Tube

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-paper-dress-ann-kagawa-lee

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abby, 7-03-2009, 9:10AM

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abby

This is the most useful wedding dress ever! It will be handy later when the marrige goes down the toilet.

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carol, 7-05-2009, 10:52AM

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carol

Love your GREAT sense of humor, it gave me a real giggle and smile early Sunday morning...It shows that life can be truly beautiful at the beginning, then all turns to crap...so a useful wedding gown should be a hit for all aspects of the marriage...on a less cheerful note, it could be used to to help soak up the tears when ones life partner passes away...

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Lois, 7-14-2009, 6:58PM

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Now That,s funny..lmao!

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lisabellerpur, 7-03-2009, 9:13AM

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lisabellerpur


My friend recommended me a very interesting place --- RichRomances.com --- It's where wealthy singles looking for someone to enjoy their wealthy lifestyle with:)

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shalebrook, 7-03-2009, 9:25AM

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shalebrook

Could we polease cut th crap about Colon Cleanse. if you want to cleanse your damn colon why tell us about it?

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R O C K Y, 7-03-2009, 9:31AM

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R O C K Y

WELL, YOU WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT USING THE TOILET.

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KatieCouric'sNemesis, 7-03-2009, 9:47AM

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KatieCouric'sNemesis

If you buy this and wear it to your wedding, you'd better hope that it doesn't rain.

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Vivian Snyder, 7-03-2009, 9:49AM

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Vivian Snyder

Woder how many rolls it took....hmmm

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ANGELO, 7-03-2009, 9:59AM

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ANGELO

it cracks me up,.....people yelling at bots on blogs, or worse yet talking to them in chatrooms.......HELLLOOOO
CMON PEOPLE GET WITH IT!

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janine, 7-03-2009, 11:36AM

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Maybe Im behind in all the latest, but what is a "bot"/bots" ?
need explaining.

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Woggles, 7-03-2009, 11:43AM

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Woggles

Amazing results. Talented young lady. Kudos!!!

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Pam, 7-03-2009, 11:51AM

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What a lousy news story - the writer should be canned - yes, it's a lovely dress and way-awesome kudos to Ann - the dress is incredible - BUT - where's the information inquiring minds want to know??? How many rolls did it take, What brand and style, and How long did it take to put it together??? Com'n, StyleList!! Sheesh...

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Suni, 7-03-2009, 11:49AM

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You are spamming the blog sights. I see you on all of them. I am reporting you everytime I see you. I dont appreciate your soliticing your wares on this kind of forum. Not a good idea.

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