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While wandering through the Museum of Modern Art last week, I noticed something unexpected in the gift shop: a new collectible Barbie inspired by what is arguably Vincent van Gogh’s most famous painting, The Starry Night. The doll felt perfectly placed, considering the original painting hangs just upstairs as part of MoMA’s permanent collection.
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The Astronaut Barbie released by Mattel in 1985 was part of the brand’s long-running effort to inspire young girls to dream big. This particular doll was notable for her futuristic Pink Metallic Space Suit, complete with silver accents, a bubble-style helmet, and Pink Boots.
Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Astronaut Barbie In Pink Metallic Spacesuit Circa 1985
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The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in midtown Manhattan is currently hosting Barbie: A Cultural Icon, an exhibit celebrating the 65-year legacy of Barbie. I’m in the process of distilling my recent visit to the exhibit into a broader post, but in the meantime let’s look at something which did not quite make it into the exhibit proper: this fashionable Cocktail Dress created entire of tiny Pink Barbie Shoes, which is displayed prominently in the window of the museum’s high-end gift shop. Talk about a show-stopper. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Dress Made From Pink Barbie Shoes
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Get ready to add shine to your holiday decor with these Pink Nutcracker Dolls from Cody Foster & Co.! While traditional German nutcrackers were all about cracking nuts and warding off bad vibes, these modern takes are more about festive flair than functionality — and honestly, who’s actually cracking nuts with these little guys?
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A highlight of my visit to London last month was a day spent at the Design Museum for Barbie: The Exhibition, a design-focused Barbie-completist wonderland that was absolutely mind-blowing. That’s where I saw these tiny pink chairs that I knew I must somehow own. Let’s find out more about how the chairs came to be!
Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Kartell Chairs for Barbie’s DreamHouse