To celebrate the big 5-0, Karl Lagerfeld (perhaps you've heard of him?) shot some pictures of Barbie with model Baptiste Giabiconi as Ken. The shoot is being displayed in French store Colette from today until March 28th. One silkscreen print on plastic only per picture will be available for sale.
I happen to like creepy/cute (remember the Mommie Dearest shoot for Numero?) but the posing of a real life model with a life size Barbie is a bit weird. Especially the cuddling shot above! Oh dear. (I couldn't bring myself to post the wedding picture, eek...)
And my favourite! Baptiste as Ken as Karl. My mind is reeling.
There's also lots of Barbie related products and paraphernalia for sale, but I think most of it is pretty naff. Except this tee by Married To The Mob...
...and, my favourite: this hairbrush by Bless. Amazing.
Happy Birthday, Barbie!
I need that hairbrush! That is so awesome!
Posted by: Sophie Louise | 09 March 2009 at 20:49
Oh! I actually like the idea of the real-life model with the Barbie! Love these! :)
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | 10 March 2009 at 10:01
I think Barbie is amazing, I always wanted all her outfits.
Posted by: Julie | 10 March 2009 at 18:20
The hairbrush is brilliant. I also saw a Barbie house somewhere with chandeliers made out of 'Barbie' hair ropes, creepy-awesome! Kind of weird, but I can't wait to visit the world's first Barbie store in Shanghai.
Posted by: Amber | 13 March 2009 at 03:26
haha, that is awesome!
barbie... so many memories...
Posted by: shirley | 15 March 2009 at 19:12
LOL- had to do a double take because I thought that was a Ken doll with Barbie-- not a real life model. :)
Posted by: dream sequins | 23 March 2009 at 16:03
Wow thank you for your comment on my blog. I'm sorry you had such a hard time with fibro but am so glad to hear you are diagnosed now. I really relate to your quote which is how it felt when it clicked that I had AS, and would be a relief for people to officially realise it.
Hahaha the photos with the lifesized doll are a bit laughable, but at least they're styling. My mind cannot process that hair brush. I want to comb its hair?
K
x
Posted by: Katie | 24 March 2009 at 16:02
I love Barbie, but those pictures are a bit creepy!
I now need that T Shirt in my life though!
Posted by: Retro Chick | 31 March 2009 at 23:54
these are fabulous! {my mom still has her original 50's barbie {like below} with that black and white one piece.
Posted by: ...love Maegan | 07 April 2009 at 18:20
omg, i want real life ken.
xx-LJ from SOS!
Posted by: SOS! | 10 April 2009 at 12:25
the lagerfeld one is awes !!
Posted by: Dark Bohemiian | 14 April 2009 at 10:45
Hahaha thank you for these they are a little bit creepy but I think Barbie has fabulous fashion sense! I love your blog.
Posted by: Helen | 28 April 2009 at 20:34
Hahah this t-shirt slogan is the best
Posted by: Deep In Vogue | 13 May 2009 at 19:58
i miss my dolly, bigtime. =(
Posted by: R | 14 May 2009 at 01:00
I miss Ken
Posted by: sklen | 25 May 2009 at 15:10
That blonde hairbrush is pretty cool! It reminds me of Martin Margiela.
Posted by: Isabel | 08 July 2009 at 15:56
barbie rules! so does your blog! xxx
Posted by: sarah | 14 July 2009 at 21:39
i agree with sarah, this blog rules! please come back to us amy may. xx
Posted by: R | 08 August 2009 at 19:01
If you're in uncomfortable position and have got no money to get out from that, you will have to receive the loan. Just because it will aid you definitely. I take car loan every year and feel myself good just because of this.
Posted by: ClarkCherry18 | 10 November 2010 at 10:34
Funny and cute.
Posted by: Happy | 24 November 2010 at 04:02