Barbie Fashion

miercuri, 30 noiembrie 2011

Papusa Barbie : istoria unei papusi celebre

Cu siguranta cea mai vanduta papusa de pe piata papusilor de jucarie este papusa creata de Elliot Handler, fondatorul companiei Mattel, Inc., si a sotiei acestuia, Ruth. Se pare ca Ruth Handler a fost inspirata de o papusa elvetiana cu buze

senzuale si bust proeminent, dupa modelul careia a fost creata celebra papusa Barbie. Numele de Barbie este un diminutiv de la Barbara, numele fiicei sotilor Handler. Papusa a fost primita de public cu anumite reticente – dar iata ca peste 35 de ani papusa Barbie este in continuare una dintre cele mai de succes jucarii pentru fetite.

POPPY PARKER

The smash hit of 2009, the Poppy Parker collection by the Integrity Toys design team offers a glimpse of the swing style of a day gone by. The story of Poppy Parker is set in New York in the late 50's / early 60's era, the time when glamour was all about the hair, simple elegance and having the perfect little "kit" for every occasion!You can take a girl out of the Midwest, but you can't tae the Midwest out of the girl. Under her fashionable hair, perfect makeup and fancy couture clothes, Poppy is just a simpe girl. Will she be able to dazzle the city that never sleeps? So far, the answer is "yes"

Poppy has landed in New York. She nervously takes a seat in her first taxicab. During the long drive into the city, she wonders what life as a teen fashion model will be like. There are so many new things to discover about the city in which she now lives. The magic of New York, from its wonderful shopping districts, art galleries, landmarks and parks to its bohemian downtown, is unparalleled and Poppy wants to experience it all. Get ready New York, she's arrived! Will the city that never sleeps ever be the same again?

The setting is New York City in the early 1960s, and a whole new world has opened up to a bubbly Midwestern teenager fresh off the farm. Wide-eyed and dazzled by her new environ, Poppy Parker begins her life in the glamorous world of fashion as a newly discovered model. Under the sophisticated veneer, the svelte Poppy is at heart a naïve small-town darling navigating her way up Fifth Avenue and making a living smiling for the camera in the city that never sleeps.

The Poppy Parker Collection is Integrity Toys' latest hit!

The Poppy Parker doll uses a brand-new custom sculpt with a molded eyelash ridge. Her body uses the FR: Nippon Misaki body with articulated wrists and ankles and removeable hands for easy dressing. Vinyl doll, measures approximately 12-inches and comes complete with doll stand and certificate of authenticity.A small-town Midwest girl discovered and catapulted into the glamorous world of a New York City fashion model in the 1960s, join Poppy Parker in her latest slightly mod and oh-so-sweet incarnation as "I Love How You Love Me," an exclusive by Integrity Toys for DOLLS Magazine. The 300-piece limited-edition set comes complete with 12-inch vinyl Poppy Parker and a trio of red, pink and white outfits that Poppy dons as she journeys from day to evening to night. She starts the day in a smart red jumper with white blouse and patterned tights, which is followed by her lovely white satin party dress and brocade coat evening ensemble. Finally, she crawls into bed wearing her adorable pink gingham nightie, matching bloomers and fuzzy slippers.

It's now 1964 and so many things have changed for Poppy Parker since she arrived in New York. She is now one of the most popular teenage models in that city. She has been on the cover of five fashion and teen magazines and recently scored a new gig as the face of McCalpin's Department Store for their Juniors' department.

Barbie Collector Introduces the Sinatra Barbie Doll

Barbie and Frank Sinatra: two American icons, one classic look.

Inspired by one of the world’s greatest and most iconic performers of all time, Sinatra Barbie® is the definition of class and sophistication as she takes center stage in Fall 2011.

Beloved not only for his melodic voice, Frank Sinatra did things “his way” with refined style and effortless grace. In a tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes, Barbie® puts a spin on one of Sinatra’s most iconic looks, a custom-fitted suit as seen on many of the singer’s album covers, including “Nothing But The Best.”

Looking dapper in tweed, Barbie® wears a tailored houndstooth printed suit complete with a black tie, polished white shirt, and Frank-inspired fedora. Barbie® adds a twist of her own style to the classic look with bejeweled matching earrings and high- heeled saddle shoes. Barbie® also pays tribute to Frank Sinatra with her chic pocket square in orange, Frank’s favorite color.

Available September 2011, the Sinatra Barbie® doll will be a truly tasteful touch to any Barbie® collection and is a must-have for Barbie® and Frank Sinatra fans alike.

Barbie & Stardoll Join forces!

Check out this press release:

Barbie^®, the world’s most popular fashion doll andStardoll^®, the globally renowned online fashion and gaming community for girls, The partnership marks the Stardoll^® brand’s first foray into translating its popular online fashion portal into physical dolls, allowing Barbie^® fans to extend the limitless possibilities of the Stardoll^® world offline.

The “Stardoll^® by Barbie^®” collection will feature eight new fashion dolls, based on four of the most popular virtual Stardoll^® stores in Starplaza. Inspired by Stardoll^® avatars, “Stardoll^® by Barbie^®” dolls come packaged mirroring signature avatar poses. Each doll features amazing details like rooted eyelashes, a unique face and body sculpt, as well as a distinct signature style, for a play experience that is authentically Stardoll^®.

“We’re pleased to be launching a big line of fantastic physical toys, going from virtual to the physical world,” said Mattias Miksche, CEO at Stardoll. “We’re partnering with Mattel because they share our passion for empowering girls and their creativity. We have forged a strong relationship and have lots of exciting things planned – watch this space.”

“This partnership represents two of the world’s largest girls’ brands uniting to create the ultimate fashion play experience,” said Stephanie Cota, Senior Vice President, WorldWide Marketing Barbie and Girls. “We look forward to inviting the Stardoll community into the three-dimensional world of Barbie with new signature dolls and fashions.”

About the “Stardoll® by Barbie^®” Collection

“Stardoll^® by Barbie^®” will be available at retail in the United States beginning November 2011, with another five dolls slated for spring 2012. “Stardoll^® by Barbie^®” will introduce two dolls inspired per Stardoll^® store: Fallen Angel, Bonjour Bizou, Doll Space and Pretty n’ Love. Sample fashions from each line include Fallen Angel, who rocks a gothic look in fingerless gloves and chain accents; Bonjour Bizou, a fashion-forward Stardoll^® sporting ruched miniskirts and graphic prints; Doll Space, in gorgeous ruffled tulle numbers with cropped tweed jackets; and Pretty n’ Love in cozy pink sweaters and heart-patterned tights. Three accessory packs let Stardoll^® fans mix and match the trendy, original fashions and accessories, and give girls the same fun interchangeable closet experience of the Stardoll^® virtual world in the real world.

“Stardoll^® by Barbie^®” dolls will come with a gift card for complimentary membership on Stardoll.com for new and existing members, Stardollars to spend on all Superstar items on the Stardoll^® site as well as free exclusive virtual gifts, connecting the online world to the real world and then back again.

The partnership plans to expand globally with the addition of more collections, products and online extensions in the future. The dolls will retail for $20.99 SRP and accessory packs will retail for $15.99 SRP each.