Patta and Coloured Goodies work in collaboration to support underrepresented cultures with a specially created doll. The Dutch fashion label joins forces with Amsterdam-based label Coloured Goodies, which is known for creating dolls that capture a diverse range of skin tones.
The latest collaborative project features a brown-toned doll and the doll is wearing a custom Patta sweatsuit in forest green. This also highlights an angle of sustainability as well -- the doll and the outfit it sports is made from deadstock Patta fabric. The small doll also wears a pair of Vans checkerboard slip-on for a sporty design element. Coloured Goodies founder Ellen Brudet talks about the collaboration, "The moment they came to me I thought, this is great. The main reason was that Patta is black-owned,” [...] But my personal reason was that they have longevity in entrepreneurship like me.”
Image Credit: Patta
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Inclusive Dolls
- Creating diverse dolls that represent underrepresented cultures and skin tones to promote inclusivity and diversity.
- Upcycling Fashion
- The use of deadstock fabric to create sustainable clothing and accessories, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
- Fashion Collaborations
- Fashion brands collaborating to create unique, sustainable and inclusive clothing and accessories.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion
- Innovative fashion designers can collaborate with doll makers to create unique, culturally diverse fashion dolls that promote inclusivity.
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy companies can focus on creating more diverse and inclusive dolls, using sustainable materials and engaging with fashion labels to create unique clothing and accessories.
- Sustainability
- Upcycling initiatives in the fashion industry not only reduce waste but also promote sustainability and present an opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate and create unique, sustainable products.
