So, you think you can identify the characteristic styles of Italy's most prominent designers?! Take a look in Barbie's virtual closet and try to guess which famous designer created each of the outfits she's wearing. But think hard-you've only got two guesses! After the second miss, we suggest you study up by reviewing the DolceVita fashion sections!
The Barbie Game
Barbie Vital Statistics:
She may be only 12 inches tall but if she were a real, live model her measurements would be 34-22-34. In other words, perfect!
Barbie is the best-known doll in the world, and the most-sold as well. Each year, in addition to dizzying accessories sales, around 120 million Barbies are sold; that's 2 dolls per second with an available wardrobe of over 4,000 outfits. In Italy, the Barbie phenomenon is as widely diffused as in the United States: 99% market penetration, 7 dolls per girl, over three million dolls sold every year. Dedicated Barbie collectors had better have comfortable budgets set aside for their hobby: the #1 Barbie, the original prototype commissioned by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, is worth nearly $8000.00. The most sought-after Barbie in Italy is the Audrey Hepburn, " Roman Holiday " Barbie, which has been appraised at over $4,500.00.
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