Barbie's on a roll! After showing a rad collection at New York Fashion Week earlier this year, the icon will make her next debut as the star in Vogue Italia's upcoming Black Issue.
"Barbie has been an icon for whole generations, which is why I really wanted to give a strong sign in step with the times, and dedicate the anniversary issue to Black Barbie," said Franca Sozzani, editor in chief of Vogue Italia.
The supplement issue will feature Black Barbie styled in an array of designer creations ranging from fancy evening gowns to bedazzled swimsuits. The brand will also be launching a new collection of black Barbie dolls next year, named the So In Style dolls, designed to look more authentic with fuller lips, a wider nose, curly hair, and distinctive cheek bones.
To see more of Barbie in the Black Issue, read more.
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What a fun idea. I have always loved the Barbies that were not the original model. In the 80s and 90s Mattel did Special Edition dolls that were part of their world collection and they did have distinctive features.
1I think it's a really fun idea, but in the back of my head I keep hearing "couldn't they have hired actual black models for the black issue?"
The fashion industry is predominantly white, and I thought last year's issue was a step in the right direction.
2okay, I take it back. Vogue says it's a supplement. So who has the cover?
3I think this is so cool. I wish I owned the black issue from last year. I don't understand why black models aren't used more often. I really don't.
4@ bonniebonnie i def. agree. glad they did this thou, took them long enough.its exciting nevertheless.
5I can't wait to see the So In Style barbie. It's about time!
6What fun!
I have last years Vogue Italia All Black Issue and I loved it! Definitely looking forward to the use of Barbie in this years issue.
7Cool!
8Very cool. I just wish using black models was more commonplace so there would be no need for a black issue. One day I pray!
9yay! i want the magazine and the barbie when it comes out. and the dearth of black models shouldn't just be addressed in editorials, it should be addressed in high end advertisments as well. one of the clearly telling and ridiculous things about the first all black vogue italia issue and was that all the editorials were of black models and most of the advertisements featured white models.
10can anyone tell me where I'll be able to purchase this issue of Vogue?
11This issue is going to be huge. I got mine you can order yours @ www.magazinecafestore.com
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