Happy Birthday Barbie

March 9th marks the 53rd Anniversary since the debut of the Barbie doll. Barbie was originally launched as a teenage fashion model doll for children. I cannot describe to you how much I loved my Barbie's as a child. It really began my love of fashion and the first clothing I created was for my doll.
I have many Barbie's these days however they are all adult collector versions, though they all remain in the box. These versions are so intricately designed and made, I love enjoy looking over my collection as well as searching for new ones. They have so many different themes, it's really hard to pick which one to get. For example last Christmas my husband bought me a Mad Men Barbie, I got the 'Joan' and it is just devine, so detailed right down to her stocking.

I love that the new Collector Barbie's take such a heavy influence from my favourite fashion periods (the 50's, 60's & 70's), particularly Robert Best sketches and designs, I get alot of inspiration from them. Here is a sample of some of his sketches below, I wish I could draw like this.

I honestly can't imagine a time when I wouldn't have Barbie's around, I think I will continue to collect, love and be inspired by the world of Barbie. But please do not sing that song.
Happy Birthday Barbie!!