# Barbie-Armed Jewelry The 'Plastic Body Series' by Margaux Lange Uses Limbs By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-body-series References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/01/margaux-lange/) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/plastic-body-series-art) A slightly eerie, yet fashionable way to hold onto one’s [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024) obsession is to take apart the doll’s limbs and then turn them into accessories as shown in the ‘Plastic Body Series’ by Margaux Lange. I know this sounds a tad barbaric, however, Lange takes the Barbie body parts and features them with sterling silver and resins to create various [attractive accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-alex-and-ani). The Plastic Body Series aims to convey the connection that modern pop culture shares with the [Barbie franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-and-casio). Margaux Lange has been requested by Barbie fanatics to jewelry collectors as her designs are intricately appealing and also symbolic of Barbie’s continued popularity in doll manufacturing. This collection has a number of pieces, and is perfect for the more daring fashionista. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Fashion Accessories:** Creating fashionable accessories by upcycling Barbie doll limbs to showcase sustainability and unique design. - **Pop Culture Jewelry:** Designing jewelry that incorporates popular culture elements, such as Barbie doll parts, to appeal to fashion-forward individuals. - **Symbolic Fashion Statements:** Using jewelry made from Barbie doll parts to symbolize Barbie's cultural significance and influence. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore opportunities in upcycling and incorporating unique design elements like Barbie doll parts. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can tap into the demand for pop culture-inspired pieces and create unique, symbolic designs using materials like Barbie doll parts. - **Toys and Collectibles:** The toy and collectibles industry can consider creating special edition Barbie merchandise and collaborations that utilize Barbie doll parts in innovative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-nadine-ghosn-collection.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-barbiecore-collection.md) - [Glamorous Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-by-american-girl.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Doll-Themed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie.md)