Mattel, the maker of Barbie, has partnered with Christian Louboutin for a multifaceted program under which the shoe designer will serve as a yearlong godfather to Barbie, not just rethinking her fashion wardrobe and physical attributes, but also art directing her in different lifelike situations.
An exhibition was organized last year at Milan’s Palazzo Reale, that delved inside the world of the of the late Italian designer Mila Schön through rare images and creations. The exhibition was a success that the Maison developed a book, entitled M is for Mila, that celebrates in style the 50th anniversary of the fashion house.
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Chris Jordan, world-renowned photographer and environmental activist, showcases his stunning eye-opening presentation on the American Mass Consumption. Chris vividly documents the combined effects of our cultures of consumption.
Measuring Mass Culture: like every day, 426,000 cell phones are discarded or 2 million plastic beverage bottles is the number used in the US every five minutes… He heard statistics like that and wondered “what, exactly, does that mean? What does that number look like?” His answer resulted in a unique photographic document that puts into perspective precisely how much is thrown away by otherwise responsible citizens.
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Jordan’s slideshow and commentary, based on his highly lauded exhibits, takes audiences through his beautiful and elucidating photographs, documenting such issues as the environment, global warming and other social issues. Audiences will walk from Jordan’s presentation reflecting on the complex roles we all play, and the responsibilities we all hold, in the stewardship of our planet. Plenty more numbers and photographs on www.chrisjordan.com
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Daniel & Geo Fuchs ToyGiants Exhibition is sick ! I wish it would come to LA ’cause I would Love to see it !! Film, political and comic hero toys photographed in a way where the line between reality and fiction disappears. Due to the fact of the expression on the toys faces and the comical effect of the toys staged combination – There’s a lot more photos, including Portraits and group shots HERE
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An other collaboration for the 50th Anniversary of Barbie, This time its Colette with Jeremy Scott Barbie Collection and the “Barbie and Ken” exhibition by Karl Lagerfeld (March 9th-28th). For the occasion, a “Barbie room” will be installed on the first floor and the Lagerfeld picture will be sold on sold as silkscreen prints. So if you are a Fan or collectioner be sure to check it out!
The hype is undeniable, Barbie’s going to be celebrating her 50th year in true fashionista style, by having her own fashion show at New York Fashion Week on Saturday: Mattel is sponsoring Fashion Week this year for the anniversary with a show that includes 50 Barbie outfits by top designers, including Diane Von Furstenberg and Tommy Hilfiger as well as many other outstanding designers’ pieces…. [ Via AP ]
Currently there are a few drawings being leaked of what some of the outfits will look like (plus the one finished dress by Carmen Marc Valvo below) Continue Reading
In 1963 Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘the birds’ was released, which saw the revenge of birds on humankind. to celebrate the film’s 45th anniversary, Mattel, Inc. has released ‘the birds’ themed Barbie® doll, which is based off the ‘the birds’ ill-fated heroine, Tippi Hedren, who fashioned a green skirt-suit during one of the movie’s iconic scene. The “Birds Barbie.”
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I’m going absolutely gaga over this news! “To celebrate Barbie’s 50 year anniversary Assouline just released a $500, 128-page tome chronicling the iconic doll’s glamorous history, called Barbie, by Yona Zeldis McDonough.” The Barbie Fashion Book is a larger than life Barbie format with actually photos tacked onto the pages so you can remove them and frame them if you wish. “More than a dozen designers have outfitted her since she first hit shelves in 1959, including Givenchy, Versace, Vera Wang, Donna Karan, and Zac Posen.”
Sometimes you find some crazy stuff on the web, after the Gold guns you have now the Glam Guns for the girls and see what they say about it ! Hilarious : ” Ladies! Has your daughter succumbed to societal brainwashing? Does she refuse toy soldiers for Barbie and pass up BB guns for My Little Pony or Hello Kitty items? Have you despaired of interesting her in the practical aspects of life, such as weaponry and self-defense? ”
Harajuku Lovers rule the Japanese Street Style and have this to say, ” I think Barbie is cute because she’s got style and her face is cute. We’d like to be her even though she is a doll.”
Fun, colorful sunglasses are still going strong this winter. We love these yellow sunglasses
Karen Walker perched upon this Annie Hall look, in the new “The America Issue” of NYLON.
If you need to have sunglasses, the ones below are currently on sale or available for photoshoot !
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The ’90s Rollerblader | The Plastic Barbie
Founders Mauricio and Roger Padilha launched MAO MAG in September 2003. It is published bi-annually, coinciding with New York Fashion week, and explores the worlds of fashion, both past and present, commercial and underground. In its first 8 issues, MAO MAG featured profiles on varied Industry professionals. The latest issue of MAO MAG features artists,designers,performers, and models who have a distinctive presence uniquely their own. MM continues to explore pop culture icons who continue to influence the world today. Last week while in New York I picked up issue #7 of Mao Mag at Ressurection in Nolita because it was all Barbied out and reminded me of the shoot I did just before leaving LA. The airbrushing in this editorial is incredible! Have a look at the photos below and check out MAO MAG .
Check out this fabulous photographic storyline of Barbie. It makes me feel good to know that even Barbie walks on the dark side sometimes.
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