# Baby Doll Design Fed up with the ubiquity of androgynous fashion, women revert to a girly style. By [Tiana Reid](https://www.trendhunter.com/tiana) | Published Aug 12, 2010, updated Aug 31, 2010 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dolled-up-design-fed-up-with-the-ubiquity-of-androgynous-fashion-women-reve ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Baby Doll Design trend? **Baby Doll Design:** Reacting against the ubiquity of androgynous fashion trends, women are reverting to an ultra-girly, doll-inspired style. Instead of shapeless, masculine clothing, many designers, stylists and magazines are striving to show off the body’s curves. These composed looks incorporate cutesy frocks and baby doll dresses in such a sophisticated way that even Barbie would be jealous. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 25 to Jul 13, 2010 - Published: Aug 12, 2010 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Baby Doll Design trend ### Ultra-Girly Fashion Women are reverting to a doll-inspired style by incorporating cutesy frocks and baby doll dresses into their wardrobe. ### Doll-Inspired editorials Magazines and fashion photographers are showcasing women in doll-inspired fashion editorials, with looks ranging from Ragdoll to Barbie. ### French New Wave Revival TV shows like Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire has inspired designers to bring classical fashion into modern times, with the suave, sophisticated styles inspiring retro fashion. ## What the Baby Doll Design trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry The fashion industry can incorporate more of a doll-inspired aesthetic into their designs and photoshoots to cater to consumers who want a mix of childlike charm and adult sophistication. ### For Photography Industry The photography industry can produce more doll-inspired fashion editorials, showcasing women in different styles of doll-like outfits ranging from Ragdoll to Barbie-inspired fashion. ### For Entertainment Industry The entertainment industry can take advantage of the French New Wave revival trend to incorporate more retro fashion designs and styles in movies and TV shows for a touch of sophistication in modern times. ## Trend signals for Baby Doll Design Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 83%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 83% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Baby Doll Design trend 9 featured examples from Jan 25 to Jul 13, 2010. - [French New Wave Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-dior-resort-2011): The Christian Dior Resort 2011 Collection is a Mishmash of 60s Flair (Category: Luxury) Implication: The resurgence of retro and classical fashion presents opportunities for fashion retailers to cater to consumers seeking vintage-inspired styles. - [Raggedy Ann Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-ebel): Louise Ebel Rocks Doll-Like Looks for Lookbook.nu (Category: Fashion) Implication: Designers can leverage the vintage-inspired trend to create unique and captivating fashion collections that resonate with consumers. - [Disney Doll Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-and-the-family-tunes-126): Janeta Samp Stars in Style and the Family Tunes #126 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion designers and retailers have an opportunity to create modern and edgy Disney-inspired apparel. - [Doll Fashion Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ken-fashion-icon): Esquire UK Captures Barbie's Stylish Boyfriend in 'Ken: Fashion Icon' (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Opportunity for fashion brands to expand their market by creating clothing lines for male dolls like Ken, as well as using dolls in fashion editorials and campaigns. - [Darling Doll Frocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-fall-2010): The Ruby Fall 2010 Collection has a Girly Charm (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for fashion brands to create doll-inspired fashions that combine childlike charm with adult sophistication, attracting customers seeking… - [Mannequin-Like Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarlett-johansson-mango-spring-summer-2010): Scarlett Johansson is a Stoic Model for Mango S/S 2010 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to showcase clothing and accessories without relying solely on the appearance of models. - [Baby Doll Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ponytail-magazine-spring-2010): Ruby Aldridge and Martha Hunt for the Ponytail Magazine Spring 2010 Editorial (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating mod fashion and modernizing the traditional baby doll style. - [Rag Doll Fashiontography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magdalena-frackowiak-numero-2010): The Magdalena Frackowiak Numero June 2010 Spread (Category: Fashion) Implication: Innovations in photography techniques and styles that challenge traditional norms and push creative boundaries. - [Exotic Doll Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamija-sulijevic-aw10): The Lamija Sulijevic AW10 Collection Features Unique Shapes (Category: Fashion) Implication: Integrating exotic embroidery techniques and unconventional cuts to create innovative fashion designs for the runway. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - 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