# Commemorative Fashion Dolls The Viktor & Rolf Retrospective Dolls Span Over 17 Years of Fashion By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktor-rolf-retrospective-dolls References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/viktor-rolf-ret.php) & [viktor-rolf](http://www.viktor-rolf.com/) As a huge fan of what the designer duo Viktor & Rolf always has to offer, I would love to [start a collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma) like the Viktor & Rolf Retrospective Dolls line. Considering that I used to collect dolls as a child (well, it was a byproduct of annual grandmother gifts), this would be a fashionable step up from my more worldly set. Providing a unique look into [past designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-by-demna), the Viktor & Rolf Retrospective Dolls shows on several levels how outside-the-box this team has always been. Currently displayed at Antwerp's Studio Job Gallery, the [dolls span](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good) over 17 years of fashion forward concepts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collectable Fashion Figures:** There is an opportunity to create a new market for fashionable collectable figurines that pay tribute to fashion designers. - **Fashion Memorabilia:** Creating commemorative fashion memorabilia such as dolls can be marketed as an alternative to traditional souvenirs. - **Fashion-inspired Art Exhibits:** Creating fashion-inspired art exhibits featuring designer-inspired dolls can provide a unique and interactive experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the idea of creating fashionable collectables that appeal to both children and adult collectors. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can create new markets for their brand through the production of fashion-inspired memorabilia products such as dolls, figurines, and action figures. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can benefit from creating interactive exhibitions that include fashion-inspired memorabilia such as Viktor & Rolf Retrospective Dolls. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Luxury Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsper-x-gucci.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/65th-anniversary-barbie-signature-doll-collection.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luv-fashion-doll.md) - [Inspiring Role Model Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md)