# Bridal Gown Dolls The Oscar de la Renta Bridal Barbie Wears a Designer Wedding Dress By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-02-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-barbie References: [luxurydaily](https://www.luxurydaily.com/oscar-de-la-renta-kicks-off-bridal-season-with-collectors-edition-barbie/) & [oscardelarenta](http://www.oscardelarenta.com/oscar-de-le-renta-barbie-doll) Mattel is known for collaborating with some of the biggest names in fashion and this past spring the toy brand teamed up with the famed US fashion house [Oscar de la Renta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-bridal-rental) to create a collectible bridal [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4). While the limited-edition doll is certainly pricier other versions, the toy provides an easily accessible way for consumers to celebrate their love of haute couture. The limited-edition Gold Label Barbie doll sports a glamorous ivory gown inspired by Oscar del la Renta's spring 2014 brial show. The dress boasts a chiffon trumpet silhouette with a guipure lace overlay. To give the dress a touch of 'something blue,' the designer added several tiers of light blue tulle. Finally, bridal Barbie completes the look with a chignon hair-do, golden pumps and a feminine bouquet. With only 10,000 of the dolls available worldwide, the designer-clad Barbie is any fashionista's dream come true. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Designer Collaboration Toys:** Opportunity for toy brands to collaborate with renowned fashion designers to create limited-edition collectibles. - **Fashion-inspired Dolls:** Demand for dolls that reflect the latest fashion trends, allowing consumers to celebrate their love for haute couture. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Growth in popularity of limited-edition dolls that offer exclusivity and appeal to dedicated collectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore partnerships with fashion houses to create designer dolls and capitalize on the demand for fashion-inspired toys. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can leverage the popularity of fashion-inspired dolls by collaborating with toy brands to offer exclusive product lines. - **Collectibles Market:** The collectibles market can expand by partnering with renowned fashion designers to create limited-edition dolls that appeal to collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Glamorous Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anita-dongre.md)