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Get the Look: Barbie and Ken ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of February 11th

Discussion in 'PUBLIC VFG Fashion Parades' started by carla rey, Feb 10, 2019.

  1. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

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    Get the Look: Barbie and Ken

    In honor of the 60th birthday of the ever youthful and fashionable doll and of her perpetual dream date, the VFG Fashion Parade this week is devoted to Barbie and Ken.

    Wearing miniature wardrobes worthy of Best Dressed lists, these style icons have ignited and inspired young interest in fashion from 1959 to the present. Since the early days, Barbie has undergone many transformations, changed races and faces, run for President, been a paleontologist and a rock star. She has had over 150 careers and broke the plastic ceiling when she reached the moon four years before Neil Armstrong.

    This week we are focusing especially on the first decade of Barbie and Ken, the years that might be considered their most iconic. With names like “Gay Parisienne” and “Golden Elegance,” Barbie’s early outfits were detailed and coordinated, while Ken managed to be everything from doctor to baseball player to sailor.

    Ever wished you could dress like Barbie or Ken? We’re here for you, with authentic vintage clothing suitable for the full-sized versions of this stylish pair of dolls.
     
  2. Alleycats

    Alleycats VFG Member

  3. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Make your own Barbie look!
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    Right from Barbie's birth year 1959 is this dress pattern with two skirt versions: Simplicity 2910

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    Big, fullskirted evening gowns were always a staple of Barbie's wardrobe... McCalls 3001 from the 50s

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    Early 60s sleeveless blouse and skirt - could be right out of Barbie's chic wardrobe! Ringier 12167
     
  4. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    Some more fashion inspiration perhaps?

     
  5. Joyatri

    Joyatri VFG Member

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    Vintage 1960s Black Persian Lamb Stroller Coat Mink Collar and Cuffs

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    Vintage 1960s Pink Nightgown and Robe Peignoir Set

    And, Barbie outfits always had plenty of accessories.......

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    Vintage 1960s Beige Fur Felt Breton Hat Winner Original

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    Vintage 1960s Helmet Style Hat Brown Wool Felt

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    Vintage 1960s Hansen White Cotton Gloves Suede Supreme Colorful Ribbon Trim





     
    Last edited: Feb 10, 2019
  7. Ranch Queen Vintage

    Ranch Queen Vintage Administrator

  8. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

  9. Vintage Runway

    Vintage Runway VFG Member

  10. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

  11. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

  12. Racked Vintage

    Racked Vintage Alumni VFG Past President

  13. pastperfect2

    pastperfect2 Alumni +

  14. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Reminds me so much of Barbie's mix & match Pak items - early 60s sports separates pattern McCalls 6207

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    Barbie had some really cute shirtwaist dresses in her wardrobe too... make it with Simplicity 3274, also early 60s
     

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