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Barbie went high couture in 1998, arriving on the scene wearing a gorgeous gown that Oscar de la Renta designed especially for her. This limited edition Barbie’s gown consists of a bodice made of golden brocade, overlaid with lace and then embellished with beads and sequins. The Oscar de la Renta dress’s long lace sleeveshave faux fur cuffs, and a brown lace shawl drapes around Barbie’s arms. The outfit’s full golden brocade skirt and tulle underskirt give it volume. A brown sash fastens with a topaz-colored stone helping define Barbie’s small waistline. You can add to that her elegant up-do, gold-trimmed faux topaz tiara, dangling earrings and evening makeup, and this beauty can look ready to attend a wedding reception, walk the runway or even be a bride herself. If you love fashion and Barbie, or you’re a collector, you can fall in love with Oscar de la Renta Barbie’s unique style. Oscar de la Renta was the first fashion designer to collaborate with Barbie. His first looks came in the mid-1980s, with outfits you could purchase separately. His designs include dresses Barbie could wear on the red carpet, as well as a pantsuit with a shiny gold camisole and jacket. The 1998 classic gown is his second design for the popular Mattel doll. This one was sold with the doll. The 1998 Oscar de le Renta Barbie was followed by the “Something Blue” Barbie wearing a bridal gown, which he introduced in 2016. His designs are now part of a collection of Barbies outfitted by a number of famous fashion designers and brands, including Burberry, Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang and Versace. Barbie dolls remain hugely popular since Mattel introduced the first one in 1959. Since then, Barbies have kept up with the changing times, with fashionable clothing and hairstyles, various accessories, and a range of eye, skin and hair colors. The original Barbie doll was conceived by Ruth Handler more than 50 years ago. She named it Barbie in honor of her young daughter, Barbara, who inspired Handler to create the doll. The Barbie collection has grown over the years, encompassing the vintage doll’s younger sister, Skipper, and best friend, Midge, to more recent additions like the Barbie Dolls of the World collection, and a line of career oriented Barbie dolls, ranging from astronaut to president. Mattel also markets an expansive line of other Barbie toys and accessories, including Barbie’s houses, horses, vehicles and playsets. Barbie dolls have earned the love of generations of both children and adults over the decades. Whether you want to buy this vintage toy for a child, give it as a gift or you are a collector, Oscar de la Renta Barbie can be ready to provide many more years of enjoyment.Product Identifiers
eBay Product ID (ePID)80126685
Additional Product Features
Collection / SeriesOscar De La Renta
Era/Year1998
Labels & EditionsLimited Edition
Doll NameOscar De La Renta