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1996 Bill Blass
Limited Edition
Model: 17040
Manufacturer: Released in 1996, the limited edition Bill BlassBarbie was designed by the famed American fashion designer Bill Blass. The doll is most famous forits dramatic, couture-inspired gown and distinct 90’s era aesthetic.
Features: Withhis signature dramatic flair and style, he has created a gown just for Barbiethat combines vibrant colorand a contrasting pattern. The gown is lined completely inbright fuchsia and has a fuchsiaunderskirt for added fullness. To complete her ensemble,Barbie is wearing yellow court pumps,branded with the Bill Blass logo. Her uniquehairstyle and makeup complete thecouture styling. With its dramatic train and back, thegown is truly made for Barbie in a waythat only Bill Blass could have imagined.
Gown: The defining feature is a vibrant, contrasting gown thatfeatures a large skirt train, built-in wiring for molding the shape, and a dramatic back. Theoutside of the skirt isbright yellow and white, while the fully-lined interior and underskirt are avibrant fuchsia for added volume and fullness. A cabbage rose detail adorns theside of the dress.
Hair & Makeup: Barbie has straight, wavyred hair with subtle pink highlights. Her makeup includes vibrant fuchsialipstick and bright orange eyeshadow, giving her a unique and edgy look that contrasts with theclassic Barbie aesthetic.
