Fashion Designer Kit Appraisal

Creativity for Kids Fashion Studio Kit

This is a pre-packaged 'Fashion Studio' designer activity kit manufactured by Creativity for Kids, a brand under Faber-Castell. The kit is housed in its original yellow and pink cardboard box which features a clear plastic window displaying the contents. The primary component visible is a white dress mannequin form mounted on a wire-frame base. The set boasts over 50 pieces, including various fabric swatches, colorful ribbons, sewing tools such as a pincushion with pins, a sketchbook with colored pencils, and trim materials. The packaging illustrates different outfit designs that can be created (Dream It, Draw It, Design It), specifically showing a pink polka-dot gown and blue dress. The condition of the box shows significant wear; there is noticeable crushing and creasing at the top right corner, and the bottom right corner displays scuffing. The plastic film over the window appears slightly wrinkled in the light. This mass-produced educational toy is designed for children aged 9 to 94, promoting creative craftsmanship and fashion design skills. The branding includes the distinctive Creativity for Kids and Faber-Castell logos alongside an 'Award Winning' gold seal and images of the company founders, Phyllis and Evelyn.