00:00Barbie Takes the Catwalk with her signature style and wardrobe inspired by the world's
00:04best fashion designers, Barbie has always been a fashion icon. To skateboard culture and rave
00:10fashion, Barbie dolls' outfits have reflected decade-defining designs by Dior, Valenciaga,
00:16Yves Saint Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel. Barbie Takes the Catwalk offers a unique examination
00:22of the Barbie brand's sartorial impact through hundreds of images from designer runways,
00:27magazine editorials, and fashion archives. For more than 60 years, Barbie has reflected fashion
00:33trends and set them. Now, her iconic outfits are paired with the legendary looks from iconic
00:39designers for a fascinating celebration of the relationship between the runway and the toy aisle.
00:44As a fashion icon, Barbie has always had a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world's greatest fashion
00:50designers as well as inspiring them with her signature style. In this book, author and costume
00:56historian Karen Fetter explores Barbie's first 40 years, highlighting the artistry and cultural
01:01significance of the doll's fashion legacy and looking at contemporary designers influenced by
01:06the Barbie legacy. Any fan of fashion, pop culture, or Barbie will enjoy this meticulously researched and
01:13gorgeous book. Over 100 fashion photos. Hundreds of photos from the runways of designers who have influenced
01:20Barbie, including André Courage, Bill Gibb, Christian Lacroix, Emmanuel Ungaro, Karl Lagerfeld, and Thierry Mugler.
01:28A stunning retrospective of Barbie's fashion history, Barbie Takes the Catwalk presents 125 iconic Barbie looks,
01:36including, Enchanted Evening, and The Rockers. A study of the relationship between the world's great fashion houses
01:42and the world's best-selling and most popular fashion doll. Karen Fetter is an award-winning costume
01:48designer, historian, and curator of the traveling exhibition Barbie, a cultural icon, 60 years of
01:54fashion and inspiration. Barbie Takes the Catwalk is the perfect gift for those who love art, fashion,
02:01design, or Barbie. This publication is a fascinating historical record of Barbie's fashion trends and
02:07popular culture themes.
