# Juxtaposed Dolltography The Hair's How Soviet Barbie Makeover is Modernized By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-10 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-s-how-soviet-barbie References: [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/index.php/2010/05/06/soviet-posters-recreated-with-barbie-dolls/) & [viann-roche.livejournal](http://viann-roche.livejournal.com/134070.html) The 'Hair’s How' Soviet Barbie makeover is an interesting way to portray the past by using modern views and mediums. The [Barbie dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie) are juxtaposed with posters from the Soviet past as they’re modelling the exact actions of the poster. Every poster depicts Barbie rocking a [fabulous hairdo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative) in comparison, which would have made the ladies from the past quite jealous. Darn it, they even make me jealous! Check out the Hair’s How Soviet Barbie makeover in the gallery above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Dolltography:** Opportunity for creating modernized versions of vintage dolls and combining them with popular cultural references. - **Visual Storytelling Through Dolls:** Opportunity to use dolls as visual representations to tell stories or convey historical contexts in a creative and engaging way. - **Revival of Retro Aesthetics:** Opportunity to revive retro aesthetics by incorporating elements from past eras into contemporary designs or art forms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create unique dolls that combine nostalgic elements with modern aesthetics and cultural references. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore doll photography as a medium for storytelling and creative expression. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Opportunity for fashion and beauty brands to tap into the nostalgia trend by incorporating vintage-inspired elements into their products and marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md) - [Barbie Paint Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop-x-barbie.md) - [Retro Doll-inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-600-malibu-barbie-instant-film-camera.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Doll-Themed Washable Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-ruggable.md)