Big fashion houses have a knack of bringing out all sorts of branded accessories like perfume, jewelry and footwear. Not all of it is worth mentioning, but I love these Miss Lanvin porcelain dolls created by Alber Elbaz in collaboration with Chinese craftsman Franz for Lanvin.
They are chic and sassy, oozing with the Parisian charm for which the French fashion brand is known. Every season, Lanvin will release six limited-edition dolls for the Miss Lanvin doll collection to the neat price of $345 each.
The Miss Lanvin dolls are available in Lanvin Boutiques and Selfridges.
Porcelain Parisian Fashion Dolls
The Miss Lanvin Collection
Trend Themes
1. Limited-edition Luxury Dolls - The high price point and limited release of the Miss Lanvin dolls highlights a trend of luxury collectible dolls that can be explored by luxury brands.
2. Fashion House Collaborations - The collaboration between designer Alber Elbaz and Chinese craftsman Franz shows a potential trend in fashion brands partnering with artisans in different countries.
3. Fashion Dolls as Accessories - The creation of fashion dolls as branded accessories showcases a trend in the expansion of brand merchandise beyond traditional apparel and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - This trend of luxury collectible dolls presents an opportunity for high-end fashion brands to expand their product lines with unique creations like these Miss Lanvin dolls.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The collaboration between a fashion designer and a Chinese craftsman highlights an opportunity for toy manufacturers to seek collaborations with designers or artists from different industries.
3. Retail and Merchandising - The expansion of brand merchandise beyond traditional apparel and accessories suggests an opportunity for retailers to explore new product offerings that extend beyond the usual.