Designer Spotlight Barbie Doll by Katiana Jimenez - Limited Edition

Product description Barbie doll's top is a golden woven fabric with golden and purple beads at the hem. It ties in the back and reveals her midriff. Her skirt is an eggplant purple taffeta with pleat detail. It opens in the front to reveal a front panel, which is a pinkish lavender shantung with an Indian inspired golden print hem. Her earrings are golden hoops with beads and she wears and interesting arm bracelet made out of golden wire that swirls around her arm. Barbie doll's hair is a rich dark brown with auburn highlights, done in a low side ponytail with a purple velvety flower in it. Amazon.com This line of Barbie dolls as re-imagined by famous fashion designers includes Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, Byron Lars, Vera Wang, and, now Katiana Jimenez, (who actually won a Barbie doll-designing contest while in fashion school). The doll is similar to her peers only in stature--the standard 12 inches. Otherwise, she is Jimenez’ own idea of fantasy-inspired beauty: exotic, earthy, and warm. She wears a globally-inspired ensemble, featuring a long, pleated, eggplant-and-violet skirt and contrasting metallic halter. Real beadwork on the halter and strong gold jewelry accents, such as large hoop earrings and a wrap-around arm bracelet, lend a worldly flair. Her dark hair and warm skin tone are accented by subtle highlights, and the rich hues of her make-up. --Diane Beall

• Mattel B0836
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Collection: Designer Spotlightâ„
• Barbie
• Release Date: 2/2/2002