According to Harper’s, the first lady apparently looks like barbie and wears head to toe Louis Vuitton.

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For their second collaboration Barbie and Stila created an assortement of truly exclusive products, fot their ‘Barbie loves Stila collection’ . A 12 color palette as well as , ’smudge pots” above in new shades of , violet, blue and black.

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A designer Barbie auction with bids starting at $250 for AIDS and breast cancer charities will take place in New York at Jeffrey’s during Fashion Week!

Christophe Decarnin of Balmain, Chrsitopher Kane, Proenza Schouler, Rick Owens, Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and another 295 designers each dressed a Jason Wu Barbie doll with their signature pieces.

READ MORE ABOUT: AIDA, aids, Alber Elbaz, barbie, Christophe Decarnin of Balmain, Chrsitopher Kane, jason wu, lanvin, proenza schouler, rick owens

This foosball table seems to appeal to every category of child: the boys who secretly want to play with Barbie, but is still trying to look tough, the girls who are tomboys and are more into sports then dolls, the boys who realize how lovely ladies are at a young age, and the girls who really really want to play a game with their older brother. Thanks Colette for making everyone happy, except for maybe the parents who would have to shell out 10,000 euros for this little gem. Still, I’m book marking this for the day someone tries to convince me a game room in my house is as good idea because, honestly, if someone offered to buy me this table I’d never turn it down.

SOURCE: Refinery 29’s Pipeline

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It’s not that I think this is a complete WTF, I just don’t really care about it one way or the other, but definitely wouldn’t wear a shirt that had bald barbies all over it.

SOURCE: Fabunfunded

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Barbie, the quintessential “it” girl has gotten alot of attention this year. From her appearances at international fashion weeks, to her collaborations with artists, editors and magazines, this well established social has once again established herself as the ultimate fashion icon. Well lovelies, don’t miss out on looking like Barbie and pick up this fun little canister of beauty goodies from Stila.

It’s available exclusively at HauteLook.com for $20.

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Last month at the 50th anniversary it was announced that Heidi Klum was said to be part of the Barbie’s Blonde Ambition Collection, which celebrates iconic blondes throughout fashion and entertainment, and it is not officially confirmed.

UPDATE: Above is the Heidi Klum Barbie that has finally been revealed.

QUICKLINK: My Fashion Life

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She would probably look like this, minus the bizarre hairdo. An Anna Wintour bob perhaps? No…Barbie would scoff at such drabness. Elle magazine’s creative director Joe Zee give her the devil wears prada makeover, trading tacky Toys “R” Us collections for something more au courant–Balenciaga peacoat, Chanel bag, Hermes scarf, slim, dark denim jeans and oversized shades (worn indoors, of course). The only thing she’s missing is a pretentious scowl.

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Balenciaga, barbie, Chanel, elle mag, joe zee

Beth Ditto has been transformed into a limited-edition doll that will promote her upcoming clothing line for the British plus-sized clothing chain Evans. “Ditto’s curves have been translated into pint-sized proportions,” says Vogue UK in its writeup of the doll. Surprisingly, that is possible!

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He produces some kind of sugar, some crazy sticky sweet, that rots your teeth and makes you pray you don’t unintentionally hook up with him thinking he’s just some jersey girl you can wash out of your hair after a night of dirty dancing. It happens to the best of us.

He wants the skin complexion of Beyonce and the vaginal stretchlines of Paris Hilton. Dear lord, its too early for this shit. Watch and learn…

LINKAGE: Hot Slut Of The Day!

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Henry Holland has been busy curating up a storm at Dover Street Market, dedicated to the iconic blonde-haired and blue-eyed plastic doll. Read more about the event on Dazed Digital.

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“I wanted my Ken to be outside the confines of what is acceptable. I wanted him to be contemporary. So I gave him a black PVC coat that is a scaled down version of one from my menswear collection. And some skinny black trousers.”

LINKAGE: Grazia

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Aiming to run away from the idea of a picturesque barbie doll, design label Wahaha Factory has released the Super Bybie Jewelry Collection. The characters featured in the pieces are designed to explore the odd characters you make encounter, whilst still featuring the joy of adolescence.

GALLERY: The Super Bybie Collection

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Barbie Fest 2009 continues!

In honor of the doll’s 50th birthday, Karl Lagerfeld is creating a Barbie & Ken exhibit exclusively for Colette.  From March 9-15, his photographs will be on display — and dolls available for viewing only on March 12.

I wonder how Baptiste Giabiconi felt posing for these classy — yet creepy — shots…?

GALLERY: Barbie & Ken by Karl Lagerfeld.

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February 15th, 2009 brought the first ever Barbie runway show to New York Fashion week as a tribute to the classic toy’s 50th anniversary.

The show brought fashion regulars, media reps, photogs, and reporters but it also brought Barbie lover’s from across the country. Former and current Barbie collectors milled together ranging in ages from the very young to the very young at heart.

Apparently the invitations mailed out by Barbie reps encouraged the invited to bring along their daughters and nieces to the event. While this concept is a nice sentiment perhaps they forgot the limitations of space that is so frequently and issue at Bryant Park. While it may be one thing to turn away hoards of twenty-somethings clamoring for standing room at the William Rast show, it is quite another to deny an optimistic 6 year old access to that hot pink runway. If I were one of the parents encouraged to bring along my little girl only to have the doors slammed in her face once she got their I would have been rip-roaring mad. Way to be a dream-crusher Barbie.

photo: wwd.com

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past fashion season, I’m sure you’re aware of Barbie sudden dominance of the world of cut & sew. The bitch is 50 and instead of fading away into menopausal bliss, she has decided to stage a comeback (my guess is she took a page from Madonna’s handbook, expect a young latin play thing any day now). 

As part of her attempt to remain relevant she’s staging a fashion show at Bryant Park this week and even has gotten hip to this Facebook all the kids are talking about. Of course, her Facebook features some weird as videos of celebrities who don’t really do much, except endorse Barbie. Something about Kevin Sorbo (the 90s Hercules) talking about torturing Barbie’s as a boy makes me concerned for what kind of message the plastic cougar is trying to get across. Maybe a S&M Barbie is right around the corner (hey, it worked for Madonna, right?).

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New York won’t be the only city that sees the leggy blond on the runway. London Fashion Week designers Roksanda Ilincic and Danielle Scutt will get a visit from the model/nurse/astronaut/business woman/cowgirl.

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One of the most popular cult makeup lines ever, MAC Cosmetics introduced their Barbie collection in 2007. It was very successful generating $9 million dollars in retail sales. The limited edition MAC x Barbie doll was just as fabulous as any trendy girl and came with a makeup case and a glam modern look. She retailed at $239.99. Don’t get me wrong, I am a makeup addict…I love being a makeup artist but this is one MAC item I couldn’t image buying.

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First, Christian Louboutin announced that he will be creating a shoe using the famous bubble gum pink color.

Now, Jeremy Scott has announced that he plans to send a Barbie-inspired collection down the Paris Fashion Week runways this spring. (Scott’s line is set to debut March 12th at Colette, and will be available to Americans in the middle of February. The iconic plastic doll is also having an entire fashion show dedicated to her in New York, which Jeremy Scott is contributing to.) NYLON

What’s next, Mercedes will remake the Barbie Dream Car.

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Christian Louboutin is designing pumps in iconic Barbie Pantone 219 Pink, which will make their debut at the special runway show that Mattel Inc. is staging during New York fashion week next February.

Fifty as-yet-undisclosed designers will produce Barbie-inspired outfits for the runway, and each of the 50 models will be wearing the pink Louboutins at the show.

“I guess I always had a little ‘girlie side’ who liked Barbie,” Louboutin said. “Barbie needs to wear great
shoes because every girl needs to wear great shoes.”

-Via WWD

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New York magazine has a sneak peek at Barbie, Assouline’s $500 128-page book. Yona Zeldis McDonough follows the icon through 50 years of designer outfits and career changes. Everyone from Givenchy and Versace to Vera Wang and Zac Posen has put their mark on Barbie.

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The name might not carry the classy, luxury car effect like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but come February, Mattel, in partnership with CFDA will host a Barbie inspired Fashion Week. New York Magazine seems a bit apprehensive about a plastic doll being linked to the fashion industry, but I actually think think this could be a cool concept. Afterall, Barbie really is a symbol of all that is fashion and femininity in America. Fern Mallis, Fashion Week master of ceremonies, thinks Mattel Fashion Week will be a big hit: “For many young girls, [Barbie is] their first association with fashion and dressing up and changing clothes.” Let’s face it, all girls have played with a Barbie doll at some point, so why not rekindle the childhood fashion flame? 

Mattel also plans on throwing a “life-size” Barbie runway show featuring 50 looks from different designers. Quite a cool concept if you ask me! But I will agree with NY Mag in saying that Mattel’s plans to launch their “Plastic Smooth” makeup line is a bit overboard. Sorry, I don’t want to look like you can peel chunks of plastic off of my face! 

Thanks NY Mag! 

Thanks NY Mag!

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When your chief design inspiration comes from childhood toys, something unique, and maybe slightly strange, is bound to be created. Margaux Lange says that Barbie Dolls played a significant role in developing her creative energy. She is fascinated with Barbie’s celebrity status as a cultural icon in American society. Her peculiarly charming accessory line is composed of pieces from her childhood memories.”I enjoy the funny juxtaposition of wearing the body, on the body,” Lange says. “Barbie has become the accessory instead of being accessorized. I take pleasure in the contrast and contradiction of something mass-produced being transformed and revealed as a unique, handmade, wearable piece of art.”

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Here in Los Angeles Angelyne is a living legend. She bought up billboards in Hollywood promoting herself. A genius idea except she wasn’t really talented in anything, except for marketing. A Paris Hilton of the 90’s, if you will. She’s still out and about and the paps still care to take her photos. Angelyne looks to be about 78 now, but lucky for us she still dresses like a Barbie!

Can we expect Paris to dress as classy at Angelyne’s age?

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