No. 94150809

Mattel - Barbie doll Bob Mackie - Holiday Barbie - Fabergé Russian Dress - 2006 - U.S.
No. 94150809

Mattel - Barbie doll Bob Mackie - Holiday Barbie - Fabergé Russian Dress - 2006 - U.S.
The 2006 Holiday Barbie, designed by renowned designer Bob Mackie, is the result of a special collaboration with Mattel. This doll celebrates the holiday season, embodying the elegance and glamour that are characteristic of Mackie's designs. Inspired by the richness of Russian art and culture, she evokes the tradition of luxury and sophistication of imperial costumes.
In 2006, global fashion showed a growing interest in cultural influences, particularly Russian, with several fashion houses incorporating these elements into their collections. The Barbie Holiday 2006 perfectly exemplifies this trend, merging tradition and modernity to capture the essence of the holidays with a royal and historical touch.
At the coronation of Nicholas I in 1826, according to the testimony of the French writer Jacques-François Ancelot, women had to appear in national costume. These outfits, coquettishly modified and richly decorated, gave women a piquant originality. Women's headdresses, a kind of silk diadem embroidered with gold and silver, sparkled with diamonds. The bodice, decorated with sapphires and emeralds, enclosed the chest in a glittering armor, and under the short skirt one could see legs in silk stockings and embroidered shoes. Long braids decorated with large bows at the ends fell on the shoulders of the young girls.
Notable designers such as Valentino, John Galliano for Dior, and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel also incorporated elements of Russian culture into their designs. Valentino, with his love of luxurious details and embroidery, often featured motifs reminiscent of Russian craftsmanship. Galliano, known for his theatrical shows and thematic collections at Dior, included silhouettes and details inspired by imperial costumes. Lagerfeld, at the helm of Chanel, loved to fuse historical and cultural elements to create modern pieces with a traditional touch.
The 2006 Holiday Barbie by Bob Mackie is a splendid example of this convergence between tradition and innovation, bringing timeless elegance to the holiday season.
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