The twin sisters Lena and Katya Popovy, originally from Russia, show us how impressive couture can be on the scale of collectible dolls. With the help of never-before-seen styling, hairstyles, and makeup, they are the creators of the only "Haute Couture Dolls": the Popovy Dolls.

We all love the fantasy world of dolls, always surrounded by references to fashion, makeup, and style that can define our personal image... Although, on rare occasions, the industry may not meet everyone's needs. And that's when something magical happens.

This is the case of Lena and Katya Popovy, who, during their childhood, were disappointed to see their first Barbie. The lack of movement in her body caused them an unease that, over the years, led them to create their own line of fashion dolls. This is the story of the Popovy Dolls.

Each line, since 2004, is distinguished by its authenticity. The Popovys have never pretended to be realistic; their long limbs, Devon Aoki-like features, as well as the characteristic length of the neck, are what catches the attention of collectors, aware of the cultural value of each customized doll.

The narrative of each of their outfits is nourished by headdresses and dresses sewn and molded by hand. These, matching the makeup and styling, create a narrative impossible to limit to their 40-centimeter scale.

Some of their most emblematic collections are: "Swan Lake", which portrays two ballet dancers in the style of "Black Swan" with feather headdresses and cages; "Blue Skin", with lingerie inspired by Chinese porcelain; "Widow Sisters" (my favorite), in which two sisters recount a bridal duel in cage-like dresses, with transparencies in lace and butterflies; and "Pupa", with outfits inspired by moths and impressive hairstyles that simulate feathers.

The fusion between historical and contemporary references nourishes the narrative of collections such as "Cult", "Royals", "Tsarskoe Selo" or the BJD 2012 model. It seems as if the most structural designs of Rei Kuwakubo in Commes Des Garçons coexisted in the Egyptian era, the Middle Ages or with British royalty.

The visual impact of each of the dolls makes them seem hyper-realistic, and their relevance in the entertainment and fashion industry has led them to collaborate with artists and designers such as Grimes and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Each Popovy is made one hundred percent by hand and, fortunately for many, you can see the creation process on their Patreon, as well as digital prototypes of new models, skins and hairstyles.

It's time for you to live a dazzling experience: you can see the galleries of their collections at this link and be aware of their social networks, where Lana and Katya share the work of fans who recreate the makeup or couture of their dolls (https://www.instagram.com/popovysisters/?hl=es). And why not? You can take advantage and order your Popovy doll.