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New collaboration between Mattel and The Andy Warhol Foundation

8 May - 2017

Tags from the story: Andy Warhol Foundation, Barbie.

The third Barbie® doll produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation is the definitive celebration of two fabulously unforgettable pop culture icons.

Honoring Andy Warhol’s colorful vision and his muse’s innate sense of style, this Barbie® doll stands beautifully in a floor length strapless gown, printed with the original Warhol Barbie® portrait created by the artist in 1986 Her superstar face sculpt reflects the sculpt of the 1984 classic Peaches ‘n Cream Barbie®, depicted in the original painting.

A luxurious pink faux fur stole with blue lining recalls the vivid backgrounds of his numerous portraits, while blue pumps accented with glitter make reference to Warhol’s “diamond dust” technique of crushing glass onto canvas. Shimmering rhinestone earrings, a necklace, and cocktail ring are all originally featured on the Peaches ‘n Cream Barbie®, top off this show-stopping tribute to two of the greatest.

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