Stephen Jones makes couture Barbies
Designer Stephen Jones has created a holiday treat for fans of the celebrated toy doll: a range of five bespoke and one-of-a-kind Barbies.
The five dolls — ‘Happy Holly’, ‘Toffee Ice’, ‘Santa Baby’, ‘Snow Globe’, and ‘Christmas Tree’ — are set to go on sale on November 15 for £250 (approx $400) at the London department store Selfridges.
« Barbie is the most fabulous private client, » Jones said according to WWD. « She came into the salon for her Christmas morning hat, and left with five glamorous outfits. Barbie and I have the same design vision; we love tradition, but have an eye for the future, » added the milliner.
His personal favorite? The ‘Happy Holly’ Barbie which plays with « the contrast of soft velvet and spiky holly leaves. Barbie also has her very own pet robin to give her a Christmas peck. »
Barbie was first created in 1959, going on to enduring fashion popularity. Since then, luxury brands Burberry, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Prada have all dressed the famous blonde.
