If you've ever wondered what to do with your old Barbie dolls, making them into bras could be a fun DIY project for a Sunday afternoon...or to save you time, you could just buy a pre-made Barbie bra from Etsy shop DefeatWasicu.
Sarah Bellum from DefeatWasicu has taken the heads off Barbie dolls and put them on a 36B cup bra. The heads still have the hair in tact, making it very difficult to wear anything over it -- the face imprints on your clothes would probably attract a few stares as well. According to the shop owner however, this bra isn't supposed to be worn with clothes on top, instead just a pair of high-waisted pants are the perfect complement.
As decapitated Barbie dolls are really scary, this could also make for a creative Halloween costume.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling Barbie Dolls
- Repurposing childhood toys into wearable fashion items such as bras presents an opportunity to tap into the growing sustainability trend.
- Nostalgic Fashion Accessories
- Reviving retro toys and transforming them into fashion accessories creates an opportunity to cater to consumers who appreciate the sentimental value of childhood toys.
- Weird Wearable Art
- Exploring the quirky side of fashion by transforming unconventional materials into wearable art presents an opportunity to cater to consumers who value unique and peculiar fashion pieces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion companies can leverage the trend of upcycling and nostalgic fashion by designing and producing accessories from unconventional materials.
- Sustainability
- Sustainability-focused brands can capitalize on the trend of upcycling toys and reducing waste by developing unconventional products that align with their sustainability values.
- Art
- Artists and creators can explore creating wearable art pieces using unconventional materials like Barbie dolls to cater to consumers who value unique and unconventional art pieces.
