More Barbie Info

So I have received several emails stating that apparently Barbie is the new "it" girl in the fashion world.  Here is some more information of la femme du jour.

Barbie turn 50, hits New York Fashion Week and then Paris!

At New York's Fashion week Barbie invited fashion’s finest and the little ladies in their lives to a chic fashion show in celebration of her 50th Birthday. Though it seems she hasn’t aged at all, 50 designers created unique looks for the timeless icon. Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Kenneth Cole, Marchesa, Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Badgley Mischka and Catherine Malandrino, many of whom have collaborated with Mattel on outfits in the past, were among those whose looks hit the runway on live bombshells. “I had a Barbie before I had a G.I. Joe,” noted Wang. Malandrino, who sat front row, was elated to see her flag dress hit the pink runway. “The flag is the ultimate dress for the most famous American icon,” she said. “Barbie is a glamour icon with an endless wardrobe, a dream house and lots of cute friends. What’s not to love?,” asked Peter Som.

The finale left the audience overjoyed as adorable little girls, including Kimora Lee Simmons’ daughters Ming and Aoki, escorted the models in big colorful tutus and Barbie tanks as heart shaped confetti fell from the sky. Ken even left guests with a Valentine on their seats. Isn’t he a doll? It seems Barbie is this season’s must have accessory. Now if only a pink corvette were waiting outside to whisk us away! ~Nola Weinstein

Barbie Goes to Fashion Week
By Intern Katy, 9:45 AM on Tue Dec 23 2008, 2,409 views 

Designer 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. And! Mattel just announced their sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. If the fashion trickle-down theory is correct, it looks like we will all be wearing hot pink dresses with matching heels next year.

Ken Lagerfeld and Barbie at Colette
Mar 04, 2009 @ 9:43am

If you were wondering exactly how Barbie fever would hit Paris Fashion Week (other than the parties), wonder no more:

Starting March 9th through March 28th, the windows of Colette will be an homage to Barbie and Ken, as designed by Karl Lagerfeld. 

Ken will be played by model Baptiste Giabiconi, and Barbie wears everything from a poufy wedding gown to a cocktail dress to a Chanel suit. 

Obviously.