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2/22/2014

I'm quite excited about this year's Barbie® Fashion Model Collection. For 2014, the Silkstone doll collection will have an Italian high fashion theme. Barbie® is no stranger to the runways of the world's fashion capitals, so having Milan as the next source of fashion inspiration is a brilliant concept.

So far, only Fiorella™ Barbie® doll (shown here) has been officially released. Members of the Barbie® Fan Club have been treated to sneak peeks of several upcoming dolls, including another glamorous Silkstone doll called Dulcissima™. You can catch a glimpse of her in the teaser video below, which features the storyline created for Fiorella™.

Fiorella™ Barbie® Doll and the 2014 Barbie Fashion Model Collection

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#Unapologetic Barbie® Graces Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

2/11/2014

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In honor of the Swimsuit Issue's 50th Anniversary, Barbie® doll will be joining the ranks of their legendary cover models in a special editorial shoot with famed photographer Walter Iooss Jr.

Like many of the trailblazing cover models in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, Barbie® made her public debut wearing a swimsuit--a black-and-white striped maillot. From being a "teenage fashion model", Barbie® has embarked on more than 150 careers, and has reached the status of global icon.

As an anniversary tribute, Barbie® is issuing a collector Sports Illustrated™ Barbie® Doll, which will be available exclusively on Target.com.

You can also watch behind-the-scenes footage of Barbie®'s photo shoot (below), and join the conversation on social media with #Unapologetic.

Behind the Scenes with Walter Iooss and Barbie®

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SOURCE Sports Illustrated

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Barbie® in Fine Art

2/9/2014

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Having a strong online presence has greatly enriched my Barbie collecting experience. Just over a month ago, I made the online acquaintance of Nick Corporon, the writer and director of a thought-provoking short film called "Barbie Boy," which is still making the rounds of film festivals all over the USA.

Then, the other day, I received an invitation to a gallery showing of the oil paintings done by artist Judy Ragagli, whose muse and favored subject is Barbie® doll--specifically, the nostalgic face sculpt (circa 1960s). Her lifelike depictions of our favorite fashion doll are achieved by mixing oil paints using only seven original tubes of oil! The results are stunning, from what I can see on my screen.

Why has Judy chosen to focus on Barbie®? In her words:

"I have always loved nostalgic Barbie and her mystique of elegance and worldliness. I see her as possessing a soul and positive spirit; her true persona extends beyond the plastic facade. She represents and contains knowledge of culture and society thus becoming more significant than an object of child's play. She is an indicator of trends, a marker of historical eras, and a positive role model for the past, present, and future..."

Judy Ragagli's work will be on display at Porch Gallery in Ojai, California from February 13 to March 25. There's an opening cocktail reception on February 15th, from 5 to 7 PM. You may also visit her website, http://www.judyragagli.com, to see more of her art.

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