# Toy-Inspired Fashion The Xiao Li Collection is Made Both Miniature and Real-Life Sized By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-li-collection References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/12/tin-toy-antics.html) & [wondermode](http://www.wondermode.com/blog/2010/12/27/xiao-lis-vogue-china-cover-is-edgy-literally/) I can't get enough of this one-of-a-kind Xiao Li collection. As one of five winning contestants from a Chinese fashion competition, Xiao Li originally made a [miniature line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse) that was then made wearable (I use that term loosely) for a [fun runway show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-cider-collection). Inspired by [tin toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-maje), the Xiao Li Collection is vibrantly colorful and features avant-garde apparel that pops right out at you (quite literally, in fact). Check out the gallery for both the miniature and real-life collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toy-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate playful elements, bright colors and bold shapes from toys while creating fashion designs to attract millennials. - **Miniature Collection:** Design miniature versions of various products to produce unique and playful marketing strategies and promotions. - **Avant-garde Apparel:** Design clothing with unconventional and innovative styles to stand out from the crowd and generate market interest in new designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporate innovative and creative styles to attract a younger audience who value fun and uniqueness in their clothing choices. - **Toy Industry:** Partner with fashion designers to create toy-inspired fashion and accessories that appeal to adults who are drawn to nostalgic childhood toys and styles. - **Marketing and Promotion Industry:** Use the element of playfulness in miniature collections as an innovative marketing strategy to generate interest in various products and services across different industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Designer Kidswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquemus-mini-me.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Collectible Luxury Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsper-x-gucci.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Functional Mini Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Pocket-Sized Collectible Compacts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-gcds.md) - [Oversized Yellow Toy Racetracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-toy-racetrack.md)