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# Fashion Designer Dolls
Viktor & Rolf, Badgley Mischka Barbie & More

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-01-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-designer-dolls
References: [catwalkqueen](http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2008/01/viktor_rolf_kar.html) & [blogs.fashionweekdaily](http://blogs.fashionweekdaily.com/?p=1660)

Badgley Mischka Barbie (featured) is only one of the limited edition fashion designer Barbies on the market.

There's also the Lanvin limited edition porcelain dolls and Karl Lagerfeld's [Chanel Bearbrick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mademoiselles) dolls as collectibles. [Fendi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-4) is handling the very limited edition Mischka Barbies for store windows and VIP clients. Kirna Zabete, a [SoHo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soho-ballet-flat) boutique is joining the doll fashion parade of collectibles too.

**Implications** - In today's world, consumers are looking for alternative ways to satisfy their desires. Many individuals who cannot access a product via the traditional way may look for a second method. Fashion enthusiasts who may not be able to afford the luxury clothing of a high-end fashion label will still be able to satisfy their yearnings by purchasing a doll wearing significantly scaled-down and less expensive versions of the design they want.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Limited Edition Designer Dolls:** Creating limited edition dolls designed by fashion labels provides a unique collectible item for fashion enthusiasts.
- **Alternative Access to Luxury Fashion:** Offering scaled-down versions of high-end fashion designs through dolls provides an alternative avenue for consumers who cannot afford the actual clothing.
- **Doll Fashion Collectibles:** The popularity of dolls dressed in fashion designer clothing creates a trend of collecting and displaying these unique pieces.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore the opportunity of creating limited edition dolls that showcase their designs and attract a new customer base.
- **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of fashion designer dolls by collaborating with high-end fashion labels to create collectible dolls.
- **Retail and Fashion Merchandising:** Retailers and fashion merchandisers can incorporate limited edition designer dolls into their product offerings to attract fashion enthusiasts and collectors.

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