Badgley Mischka Barbie (featured) is only one of the limited edition fashion designer Barbies on the market.
There's also the Lanvin limited edition porcelain dolls and Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Bearbrick dolls as collectibles. Fendi is handling the very limited edition Mischka Barbies for store windows and VIP clients. Kirna Zabete, a SoHo boutique is joining the doll fashion parade of collectibles too.
Implications - In today's world, consumers are looking for alternative ways to satisfy their desires. Many individuals who cannot access a product via the traditional way may look for a second method. Fashion enthusiasts who may not be able to afford the luxury clothing of a high-end fashion label will still be able to satisfy their yearnings by purchasing a doll wearing significantly scaled-down and less expensive versions of the design they want.
Fashion Designer Dolls
Viktor & Rolf, Badgley Mischka Barbie & More
Trend Themes
1. Limited Edition Designer Dolls - Creating limited edition dolls designed by fashion labels provides a unique collectible item for fashion enthusiasts.
2. Alternative Access to Luxury Fashion - Offering scaled-down versions of high-end fashion designs through dolls provides an alternative avenue for consumers who cannot afford the actual clothing.
3. Doll Fashion Collectibles - The popularity of dolls dressed in fashion designer clothing creates a trend of collecting and displaying these unique pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore the opportunity of creating limited edition dolls that showcase their designs and attract a new customer base.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of fashion designer dolls by collaborating with high-end fashion labels to create collectible dolls.
3. Retail and Fashion Merchandising - Retailers and fashion merchandisers can incorporate limited edition designer dolls into their product offerings to attract fashion enthusiasts and collectors.