Luxury Italian design house Dolce and Gabbana has created a custom made, limited edition doll for UNICEF. The doll will be held for auction at the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris on December 2nd and all the proceeds will go to the helping the children in Darfur. The doll is the latest edition contribution to the ‘Frimousses de Createurs’ exhibit. Dolce and Gabanna have designed for this exhibit before, along with other high-profile designers such as Sonia Reiykel, Christian Dior and Chanel.
This year, the Dolce doll wears an embroidered red lace dress that’s adorned with some gemstones for added flair inspired by their 2013-2014 collections. The exotic-looking doll also dons a colorful, crystal-studded head dress and dangling earrings. If you have a little extra dough in your pocket this Holiday season, why not look into donating to a worthy cause – and obtaining a sure-to-be designer collector's item.
Philanthropic Couture Dolls (UPDATE)
Frimousses de Createurs 2013 Features a D&G Doll
Trend Themes
1. Philanthropic Couture Dolls - Creating custom-made, limited edition dolls for charity auctions is a growing trend among luxury brands, offering a unique way to combine fashion and philanthropy.
2. Designer Collaborations for Charity - High-profile designers collaborating on charitable exhibits like 'Frimousses de Createurs' is a trend that leverages their brand influence to raise funds for important causes.
3. Fashion for a Cause - Using fashion and luxury items as a vehicle for supporting charitable initiatives is an emerging trend that taps into the concept of conscious consumerism.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - The luxury fashion industry can explore the opportunity of partnering with charitable organizations and creating limited-edition products for philanthropic causes.
2. Online Auction Platforms - Online auction platforms can capitalize on the trend of charity auctions by providing a digital space for luxury brands to showcase and sell their custom-made dolls.
3. Conscious Consumerism - The concept of conscious consumerism presents an opportunity for industries across various sectors to align their products or services with charitable initiatives and appeal to socially aware consumers.