PID·GIN | \ ˈPI-JƏN \ NOUN : A form of communication between speakers of different languages.

Pidgin is a lifestyle brand based on the artistic vision of Joshua David McKenney. With over 4 million followers on social media, Pidgin encompasses art, dolls, fashion, and digital content, and has partnered with numerous celebrities and brands including Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice, Ray-Ban, Meta, Melanie Martinez, DC Comics, TikTok, Netflix, FX Networks, Pop-Tarts, and Hearst Media. 

Joshua David McKenney is an independent artist, designer, and dollmaker based in Los Angeles. After studying photography at the Parsons School of Design, McKenney built a successful career in fashion illustration with clients such as Mariah Carey, Elizabeth Arden, and Dolce & Gabbana. A self-taught sculptor, he set about creating Pidgin Doll, a handmade artist doll he produces himself. Pidgin has become McKenney’s primary artistic language and a style muse to millions of fans around the world.