Skulls and dolls are an unlikely combination; however, Etsy maker DolliPopVintage beautifully mixes the two. The Monticello, Arkansas-based shop owner Erica uses her skills as a professional tattoo artist to make these incredibly upcycled dollies during her spare time. Intricate doodles and vivid colors rescue these secondhand lost dolls into little Day of the Dead senoritas.
Each of the vintage toys are impeccably upcycled, hand-painted and re-dressed by Erica. It is easy to appreciate the patience and labor that goes into the extraordinarily edgy dollies.
Anyone can provide these DolliPopVintage creations with a good home by heading over the Etsy page. These one-of-a-kind dolls are available to purchase for approximately $100 to $150 USD, making a great gift for those still young at heart.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycled Dolls
- The trend of upcycling dolls is an opportunity for the toy industry to create environmentally friendly and unique toys.
- Tattoo Art in Design
- Integrating tattoo art into design is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion and home decor industries.
- Mixing Contrasting Themes
- The trend of mixing contrasting themes, like skulls and dolls, creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the artistic and novelty industries.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Toy Industry
- The toy industry can incorporate upcycling and personalized design into their product offerings to attract eco-conscious consumers and offer unique toys.
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry can integrate tattoo art into clothing collections to offer edgy and personalized fashion options for consumers.
- Home Decor Industry
- The home decor industry can experiment with mixing contrasting themes, like skulls and dolls, to offer unique and unconventional decor pieces for consumers.
