# Eccentric Designer Dolls Hello Kitty's Tarina Taratino As A Barbie By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarina-taratino-created-hello-kitty References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/x-704-Entertainment-Examiner~y2008m8d27-Fashions-Sparkling-Barbie-Doll--An-Interview-with-Tarina-Tarantino) & [tarinatarantino](http://www.tarinatarantino.com/) Tarina Tarantino is a designer so eccentric, they've created a [Barbie doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariah-carey-barbie) in her likeness, complete with hot pink hair. Tarantino was an accessory designer with some success until she hit on the singular icon that we all love to hate: Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty came about after Tarina Tarantino was contacted by [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu) to make a new line of accessories which included the soon-to-be iconic Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty is not the only item Tarina Tarantino put her mark on, Alice in Wonderland and Barbie also have been given Tarantino’s personal touch. Every item is created in L.A. at “The Sparkle Factory.” Her Hello Kitty accessories are must-haves for [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler)’s A-List stars including Miley Cyrus, Cameron Diaz, Avril Lavigne, and Paris Hilton. Tarina Tarantino has risen to cult-like status, and her goods are available in boutiques all around the world. Her trademark pink hair made her an icon worthy of her own Barbie Doll. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eccentric Fashion Designers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborations between eccentric designers and popular brands to create limited-edition dolls or accessories with unique and bold designs. - **Celebrity-endorsed Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the popularity of A-List celebrities to promote and sell designer accessories, creating a demand for exclusive and personalized items. - **Cult-like Brand Loyalty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building a loyal community around a brand by creating unique and eye-catching products that resonate with a niche market segment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring collaborations with unconventional and eccentric designers to create innovative fashion and accessory lines that attract a wider consumer base. - **Celebrity Endorsement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing strategic partnerships with influential celebrities to market and promote designer accessories, leveraging their fan base to drive sales. - **Boutique Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating a collection of unique and limited-edition designer products to create an exclusive shopping experience, catering to niche customers seeking one-of-a-kind items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Luxe Cartoon Cat Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanvin-en-bleu.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Cat-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-kate-spade.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Tarot Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tarot.md) - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-hello-kitty-crystal-figurine.md) - [Mini Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monchhichi.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md)