Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, DoDo’s 2026 Uncalendar turns twelve pieces of jewellery into little reminders of curiosity, imagination and the things worth keeping close.
An Advent calendar that gives you more than something to open each day. For 2026, Italian jewellery brand DoDo is taking us into the world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, bringing some of the story’s most recognisable characters and symbols into a collection of charms designed to carry their own meanings.
After the recent SKIMS SKAMS calendar controversy, where the contents left customers wondering what they had actually paid for, DoDo offers a rather different take. Instead of novelty accessories, The Uncalendar is built around twelve pieces of jewellery, each connected to a little story. It’s a more sentimental approach to the countdown to Christmas, and one that doesn’t necessarily end when December does.
Down the rabbit hole
Alice’s world and DoDo’s have more in common than you might expect. Both are built around curiosity, imagination and a willingness to see things differently. The limited-edition capsule collection brings these two worlds together, with packaging that sets the mood straight away: deep navy blue, gold illustrations and a series of familiar Wonderland characters.
At the centre of the project is The Uncalendar, a journey through twelve pieces of jewellery inspired by the story’s most iconic symbols. Alongside it, The Unbox brings together a selection of DoDo creations inspired by Alice. The Uncalendar is priced at €1,500, while The Unbox comes in at €490. Both are available exclusively through DoDo’s online store.
The collection includes the Dodo, the White Rabbit, the Key, the Cheshire Cat, the Flamingo, the Mushroom and the Tea Set. Each charm carries its own message, turning a familiar character or object into something personal to wear every day.
The Dodo celebrates encounters that feel meant to be.
The White Rabbit reminds us to follow our curiosity.
The Key invites us to open ourselves up to wonder.
The Cheshire Cat teaches us to let a smile lead the way.
The Flamingo encourages us to embrace life with a playful spirit.
The Mushroom reminds us that we are more than we imagine.
The Tea Set invites us to welcome a little madness.
And Alice herself reminds us that a whole new world awaits those willing to take the first step.
Something to keep
There’s also a special edition of the White Rabbit charm, called The Unfollowed, reimagined in a distinctive shade of light blue. For those who want to return to the original story, DoDo has collaborated with Puffin, an imprint of Penguin Random House Children’s, on a special edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, featuring an introduction by the brand.
The project extends beyond the jewellery, too. Illustrator Linda Merad has created a new interpretation of Wonderland through original illustrations, which animator Quentin Klein brings to life in an animated story across DoDo’s website and digital channels. The result takes the characters beyond the charms and back into the world they came from.
While most Advent calendars are about counting down to Christmas, DoDo’s Uncalendar feels less tied to the holiday itself. Its twelve surprises are objects to wear and keep, with meanings that can extend well beyond December. In a season when so many gifts are bought, opened and quickly forgotten, there’s something quite nice about receiving something that can become part of your everyday life.
Perhaps that’s the real appeal of this little trip to Wonderland: not just the excitement of discovering what’s behind each door, but having something to remind you of it long after the calendar is empty.
