# Sparkling Fashion Dolls (UPDATE) The Pink Diamond Barbie Doll is Dazzling By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-diamond-barbie-doll References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2012/09/one-of-kind-pink-diamond-barbie-doll-by.html) & [theblondsnewyork](http://www.theblondsnewyork.com/) Designer duo Phillipe and David Blond, also known as The Blonds, have created yet another stunning collectible with the [Pink Diamond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-palm-puff-x-pottery-barn-teen) [Barbie Doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariah-carey-barbie). They partnered up again with [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection) to make this creation come to life. This is a totally one-of-a-kind creation that does justice to Barbie's iconic look. The Blonds have dressed Barbie up in a dazzling gem-encrusted mini cocktail dress that off course is pink -- it's Barbie's favorite color. It's an absolutely breathtaking and show-stopping outfit, and even includes shimmering accessories like pink heels, a ring, a bracelet and earrings. To top off the whole look, they've given her a light-pink fur jacket. Barbie collectors would surely do anything to have this doll. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Collectibles:** There is a growing trend of luxury collectible items like the Pink Diamond Barbie Doll, presenting an opportunity for businesses to tap into the high-end collectors market. - **Designer Collaborations:** Partnerships between designers and toy manufacturers like The Blonds and Mattel are becoming popular, creating opportunities for innovative and unique fashion doll creations. - **Iconic Revivals:** Revamping and reimagining iconic characters like Barbie can generate buzz and interest among collectors and fashion enthusiasts, opening doors for innovative collaborations and limited edition releases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The success of high-end fashion dolls, such as the Pink Diamond Barbie Doll, signals potential for growth and innovation within the toy manufacturing industry. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands and designers can explore collaborations with toy manufacturers to create unique limited edition fashion doll collections, capitalizing on the growing trend of luxury collectibles. - **Collectibles Market:** The demand for exclusive and collectible items presents an opportunity for businesses to enter, expand, or innovate within the collectibles market, catering to the preferences of collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Doll-Themed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-barbie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md)