You may remember a post we did about Shamekh Bluwi, a Jordan-based architect and fashion illustrator who uses clouds, buildings, and whatever else he finds to decorate his cutout dresses. Well now he's back with more exquisite patterns, and as you can see, his fashion designs are as imaginative as ever.

Bluwi first got the inspiration for the idea during a trip to Dubai. Wanting to somehow incorporate his travel experiences into his fashion illustrations, he decided to capture the cities he visited by turning them into clothing designs. By holding the cutout against various landscapes, Bluwi can use a single template to create an infinite number of patterns ranging from water and sky to buildings and doorways. It's smart, it's resourceful, and it's fantastically creative despite its simplicity. See for yourself in the pictures below.

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Yvonne Bernal
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. And chic. I'm a fan more than ever!

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Yvonne Bernal
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shamekh Bluwi - Are you selling these in real life?? YOU NEED TO, I'm loving your work.

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Yvonne Bernal
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That "pink line" is actually called The Belt of Venus. Interesting that it was almost used as a real belt in this particular photo :)

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Yvonne Bernal
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, another dress that could truly sell in real life. I wish they would start making these to really wear.

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Yvonne Bernal
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is so exceptional, they could actually make a real outfit from that pattern. I wish they would!

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Ann Ros'a
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh wow, a light up dress...

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Ann Ros'a
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the 70s Studio 54...

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Keira Jade
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is amazing. I wish they'd make this into an actual piece of clothing, I could imagine myself wearing this.

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Ann Ros'a
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The top arch looks like it would look better as a dress pattern.

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Ann Ros'a
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woooow that's teally freaking with my eyes! But cool.

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Anne Blue
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The background is amazing! (and also the dress, of course)

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Jessica Kingsley
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate dresses but would love to wear that

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Anne Blue
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So beautiful: the lake, the girl, the dress, everything!

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