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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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10 years ago

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

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    ShenenehJ
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    10 years ago

    Amazing

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    Yvonne Bernal
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    10 years ago

    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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    10 years ago

    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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    10 years ago

    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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    10 years ago

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

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    Yani Fernandez
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    10 years ago

    I love this one also!

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    Marsha Kaye
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    10 years ago

    My favorite!

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    Yuna Aita
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    9 years ago

    I would love to own such a dress

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    Anise Kim
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    6 years ago

    *heart eyes*

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    Sally Peterson
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    10 years ago

    colorful and jazzy/pazzy

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    Stu Erris
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    10 years ago

    GREAT ART

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    Oh wow, a light up dress...

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    Tracy Moorhead
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    10 years ago

    I was thinking more to the right.

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    Reminds me of the 70s Studio 54...

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    Janine Göbel
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    10 years ago

    love this one!

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    Keira Jade
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    10 years ago

    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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    Anne Blue
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    10 years ago

    She looks a bit like Madonna ;)

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    Anne Blue
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    10 years ago

    WODERFUL :D

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    I like the stone wall pattern better.

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

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

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    Beautiful.

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

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

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    Anne Blue
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    10 years ago

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

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    Great pattern.

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    Another stunning one.

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    Mags Denizkizi
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    10 years ago

    I love this

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    Ann Ros'a
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    10 years ago

    Very vintage. Love it.

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    Jessica Kingsley
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    10 years ago

    I hate dresses but would love to wear that

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    Anne Blue
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    10 years ago

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

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