# Hipster Highlander Dolls Etsy User Mimi Kirchner Models a Toy After a Tattooed Man in a Kilt By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-kirchner References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/199345040/tattooed-man-in-a-kilt?ref=shop_home_active_5) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/MimiKirchner?ref=l2-shop-info-name) Tattooed Man in a Kilt is the name of Mimi Kirchner's striking art doll that is modeled after a handsome and bearded Scottish man. The [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsys-christmas-ad) user is known for her stunning creations that are more of a decor accent or [collector's item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva) rather than a children's toy. This doll is constructed from a toile fabric that is dyed with a flesh-colored tone. The doll is then accented with intricate body art that mimics tattoos and features hair and beard accents, made using dyed twill cotton. Lastly, the doll's most vivid accents are its [plaid kilt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glenlivet-taking-back-tartan) and cashmere scarf details. When lifted, its kilt reveals a set of striped boxer shorts that match with its red color scheme. In addition to her tattooed doll characters, Mimi Kirchner's other creations include woodland creatures that are dressed in human clothes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art Doll Collectibles:** The trend of art doll collectibles presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and striking dolls like Mimi Kirchner's Tattooed Man in a Kilt. - **Body Art-inspired Toys:** The trend of body art-inspired toys opens up innovative possibilities for creating dolls with intricate tattoos and unique aesthetic details. - **Humanized Animals:** The trend of humanized animals in doll-making allows for the creation of woodland creature dolls dressed in human clothes, similar to Mimi Kirchner's other creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Collectibles:** The art collectibles industry can tap into the demand for unique and visually stunning dolls like Mimi Kirchner's Tattooed Man in a Kilt. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore the production of body art-inspired toys that incorporate tattoo-like designs and other unique features. - **Children's Clothing:** The children's clothing industry can collaborate with doll-makers to create miniature outfits and accessories for humanized animal dolls, like the woodland creatures in Mimi Kirchner's collection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Authentic Asian-American Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jilly-doll.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Culture-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katseye-and-monster-high.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md)