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Barbie

by Elizabeth Heard, Frédéric Beigbeder
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Barbie's transformation: Top designers' iconic fashion showcase.

If you've ever marveled at the evolution of fashion and its influence on iconic figures, this book will be a fascinating journey through the sartorial wonders created for Barbie by the world's fashion elite. It's not just a trip down memory lane; it's a showcase of creativity and style that reflects how Barbie has been a canvas for designers to express the zeitgeist of each era. Whether you're into fashion, design, or the cultural impact of toys, you'll find this book offers a delightful and stylish narrative that redefines a childhood classic.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Elizabeth Heard, Frédéric Beigbeder
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ISBN: 9780789302472
Authors: Elizabeth Heard, Frédéric Beigbeder
Publisher: Universe
Date of Publication: 1998-11-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, Fashion, Design
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, Design, Crafts
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 48 readers)

Description

Since the 1950s, generations of girls have delighted in dressing Barbie in the fashions of the day. In this unrivaled book, today's top designers--Gucci, Prada, Alaia, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Missoni, Dior, Calvin Klein, and many more--are taking their turn, creating ensembles for Barbie that embody their signature styles. In her new incarnation as fashion icon and top model, Barbie boasts one of the most extraordinary wardrobes of all time.
 

Barbie's transformation: Top designers' iconic fashion showcase.

If you've ever marveled at the evolution of fashion and its influence on iconic figures, this book will be a fascinating journey through the sartorial wonders created for Barbie by the world's fashion elite. It's not just a trip down memory lane; it's a showcase of creativity and style that reflects how Barbie has been a canvas for designers to express the zeitgeist of each era. Whether you're into fashion, design, or the cultural impact of toys, you'll find this book offers a delightful and stylish narrative that redefines a childhood classic.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.