# Gender-Blurring Barbie Dolls These Barbies Have Been Remixed into a Line of Gender-Neutral Dolls By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutral-dolls References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/27140/1/hba-vetements-and-more-get-their-own-diy-barbies) Designer duo Ava Nirui and Alex Lee have crafted a line of gender-neutral dolls for the gender-bending fashion generation. With more and more designers and fashion icons dismissing the idea of clothes that target a specific sex, Nirui and Lee have decided to do the very same with the iconic Barbie doll. Inspired by a rare Calvin Klein Barbie purchased from eBay, the two creatives began customizing their own version of the modern Barbie doll. By dressing Barbie in iconic gender-blurring brands such as Eckhaus Latta, Hood By Air, Jacquemus, Marques’Almeida, VETEMENTS and 69, Barbie is no longer restricted to the hyper-feminine gender role she was created upon. By giving Barbie an eccentric makeover, these gender-neutral dolls continue the movement of realistic Barbie dolls all ages can enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gender-neutral Dolls:** Creating dolls that defy traditional gender norms opens up new possibilities for inclusivity and self-expression in the toy industry. - **Gender-blurring Fashion:** Designers remixing iconic brands to create gender-blurring fashion pieces fuel the growing trend of breaking traditional gender boundaries. - **Realistic Dolls:** The rise of realistic dolls that reflect diverse body types and styles offers a disruptive opportunity for the toy industry to promote body positivity and inclusivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Developing and marketing gender-neutral dolls taps into a market demanding more inclusive and diverse toy options for children. - **Fashion Industry:** Collaborating with doll designers to create gender-blurring fashion lines allows fashion brands to cater to a growing consumer desire for clothing that defies traditional gender roles. - **Retail Industry:** The increasing popularity of realistic and gender-neutral dolls presents retailers with a disruptive opportunity to cater to a broader customer base and drive sales in the toy section. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Alpha Barbie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-barbie.md) - [Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Representation-Focused Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laverne-cox-1.md) - [Inclusive Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autistic-barbie.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-3.md) - [Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie.md)