# Haute Dolltography 'Plastic Ladies' are Fashionably Fantastic By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-ladies References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/10/01/high-fashion-plastic-ladies/) & [plasticladies.tumblr](http://plasticladies.tumblr.com/) The 'Plastic Ladies' blog is devoted to all things Barbie and all things fashion. Unlike the conventional Barbie, these dolls are decked out in [fake designer goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney) that elevate their styles by countless notches. The dolls have received great online acclaim on Tumblr since the summer, and you can't help but notice all the small details that make these 'Plastic Ladies' so haute. From [wicked hair styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good) to [fantastic outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4), these dolls are impressively sexy and have received recognition from designer Jason Wu. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Barbie Fashion:** The trend of creating fashionable outfits for Barbie dolls presents an opportunity for innovative designers to create unique and stylish doll clothing. - **Fake Designer Goods:** The trend of accessorizing Barbie dolls with fake designer goods opens up a market for affordable luxury doll accessories that mimic high-end brands. - **Doll Photography:** The trend of doll photography on platforms like Tumblr highlights the potential for photographers and artists to showcase their skills using dolls as subjects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore new opportunities by creating miniature clothing lines specifically for Barbie dolls to cater to the growing demand. - **Luxury Accessories:** The luxury accessories industry has an opportunity to produce replica doll accessories inspired by high-end brands and capitalize on the growing interest in fashion-forward dolls. - **Photography:** The photography industry can tap into the doll photography trend and offer services specifically focused on capturing stunning visuals using dolls as subjects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luv-fashion-doll.md) - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Phygital Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-to-impress-mystery-models.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md)