The "Barbie Fashion Icon" exhibition commemorates Barbie's 45th anniversary by bringing together the work of 90 leading Spanish fashion designers. Visitors can explore more than a hundred exclusive dresses and accessories, each meticulously crafted for Barbie. This collection highlights the doll's enduring connection to the fashion world, presenting styles from sporty and alternative to elegant and sophisticated, all reflecting contemporary trends.
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This exhibition celebrates Barbie's 45th anniversary by showcasing over a hundred outfits and accessories created for the iconic doll by 90 prominent Spanish fashion designers. The collection highlights Barbie's relationship with fashion, from alternative styles to glamorous and sophisticated looks that reflect modern trends.
Barbie Fashion Icon brings together 90 Spanish fashion designers who have created exclusive designs for Barbie as part of the 'Barbie Year' celebration, marking the doll's 45th anniversary. The exhibition features more than a hundred unique dresses and accessories crafted for Barbie by leading Spanish fashion figures. The collection ranges from alternative looks, like sporty attire with extreme hairstyles, to elegant and sophisticated gowns that showcase the doll's glamour. Each design reflects the image of a modern woman attuned to new trends. Since her origin in 1959, Barbie has maintained a strong connection with the fashion world, and the proposals in this unique collection follow the latest trends, executed at Barbie's scale and highlighting the distinct styles of the participating designers. Notable contributors include Lorenzo Caprile, Amaya Arzuaga, Adolfo Domínguez, Roberto Verino, Elena Benarroch, Pedro del Hierro, Josep Abril, Mireya Ruiz, David Delfín, and Armand Basi, among many others.
The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition; visitors are likely expected to follow general museum admission policies if any apply. Further details regarding entry are not specified on this page.
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