Adjunct Assistant Professor
Kenneth D. King
- School of Art and Design
- Apparel Design
Doll Couture
Red Carpet Edition
From Runway to Red Carpet: Exquisite Doll Couture for Opening Night
Step into a world of high fashion in miniature with Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition, the dazzling follow-up to Doll Couture by celebrated designer Kenneth D. King. This stunning collection takes Lola, the ever-stylish fashion muse, beyond the runway and onto the red carpet, dressed in couture creations inspired by the grandeur of Broadway premieres and star-studded gala nights.
Each meticulously handcrafted ensemble channels the drama, elegance, and opulence of show-stopping opening nights, with intricate details that rival full-scale couture. Featuring breathtaking photography, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert craftsmanship, this book is a must-have for doll collectors, fashion enthusiasts, and couture sewing aficionados alike.
Whether you’re inspired by miniature haute couture or simply enchanted by the art of fine dressmaking, Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition brings the magic of the theater and the glamour of the red carpet to life—one exquisite outfit at a time.
How did you first come up with the idea for this work?
This is a continuation of the first book of Doll Couture, and some of the characters introduced there appear in the new book.
What was your research process like?
Making doll clothes, really.
How long did you work on this before it was published?
This process took a year from the initial talks to the published book.
Does this work relate to your role at FIT? If so, how?
Fashion is fashion, and I tell my students that if they know their craft they will always have work. While the clothes in this book are 1/6 scale, sewing is sewing.
What was your biggest challenge? What was most rewarding?
What is most rewarding is that I get to make red carpet clothes for these tiny “customers”, and get to see them appear in public for the red carpet event shown in the book.
Have you published any other books or have any upcoming publications?
I have 7 books (if you count the French edition). Also I’m a Contributing Editor for Threads Magazine.
- Started teaching at FIT in 2005
- Book published in December 2025