# Cartoon-Inspired Charity Dolls The Lanvin Christmas Doll Collection is for a Good Cause By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-12-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-christmas-doll-collection References: [thecitizensoffashion](http://thecitizensoffashion.com/2013/12/03/charity-project-lanvins-christmas-dolls-collection/) [Lanvin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu) has teamed up with Dessine l'Espoir, a french charity organization that translates to 'Designing Hope,' to create the [Lanvin Christmas Doll Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-doll). The four handmade dolls are already available in various Lanvin locations. Designed by Alber Elbaz, the creative director of Lanvin, the actual dolls were sewn by HIV-Positive women from a landlocked country in South Africa. The dolls uncannily resemble a famous (animated) fashion icon that we'd be hard-pressed to forget: the legendary miss Betty Boop. Each doll is decked out in [couture duds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie) that the seductive Miss Boop would have approved of. It wouldn't feel like the Holidays without spreading some cheer and good deeds around, so if you're in the position to do, purchase a doll and contribute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Charity Doll Collections:** Creating doll collections for charity presents an opportunity for innovative collaborations and social impact. - **Fashion Industry Collaborations:** Collaborating with fashion designers on charity initiatives offers disruptive innovation opportunities for both the fashion industry and charitable organizations. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** Promoting handmade craftsmanship in doll production can create a niche market and showcase the value of traditional skills. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore partnerships with charities to create dolls that contribute to important causes. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can consider supporting charity initiatives through exclusive designer collaborations or special collections. - **Social Enterprises:** Social enterprises can empower marginalized communities by providing training and employment opportunities in handmade doll production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luv-fashion-doll.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anita-dongre.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md)