barbie (28 articles)
barbie gives inclusivity another try with new wheelchair and a prosthetic limb
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after failed attempts more than twenty years ago, barbie is making moves again to broaden the definition of beautiful.
after failed attempts more than twenty years ago, barbie is making moves again to broaden the definition of beautiful.
robotics engineer barbie builds robots and teaches code
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the doll shines a light on an underrepresented career field for women.
the doll shines a light on an underrepresented career field for women.
barbie mustang gets a 240cc engine upgrade taking its driver to a life-threatening edge
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the 'barbie mustang go kart' took four days to build and has been upgraded using a 240cc engine from a honda dirt bike.
the 'barbie mustang go kart' took four days to build and has been upgraded using a 240cc engine from a honda dirt bike.
from frida kahlo to katherine johnson, history's inspirational women are being made into barbies
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14 new releases include NASA's 'hidden figure' katherine johnson, iconic artist frida kahlo and aviator amelia earhart.
14 new releases include NASA's 'hidden figure' katherine johnson, iconic artist frida kahlo and aviator amelia earhart.
doll hacking redefines beauty standards of barbies and bratz
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doll reconstruction makes these toys more down to earth, deciding on your own standards of beauty and being in control.
doll reconstruction makes these toys more down to earth, deciding on your own standards of beauty and being in control.
barbie redesigns ken for 2017, gives him a man bun
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as the frontman of barbie's effort to diversify the ken doll stands the classic jock-turned-hipster: man bun ken.
as the frontman of barbie's effort to diversify the ken doll stands the classic jock-turned-hipster: man bun ken.
vasily klyukin colorizes new york in pink for barbiehattan series
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the famous female figure is envisioned as the big apple's new mayor, renaming the island 'barbiehattan' and re-configuring the master plan of the city.
the famous female figure is envisioned as the big apple's new mayor, renaming the island 'barbiehattan' and re-configuring the master plan of the city.
models become living dolls in vogue paris' december/january 2015 issue
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photographer giampaolo sgura turns supermodels magdalena frackowiak and elisabeth erm into couture dolls.
photographer giampaolo sgura turns supermodels magdalena frackowiak and elisabeth erm into couture dolls.
mattel styles karl lagerfeld into limited edition barbie doll
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mattel will be releasing a doll that channels all that is lagerfeld - from the high-collared crisp white shirt complete with a necktie, black jeans and tailored jacket, »
mattel will be releasing a doll that channels all that is lagerfeld - from the high-collared crisp white shirt complete with a necktie, black jeans and tailored jacket, sunglasses, right down to the most important details - his signature fingerless gloves.
giant barbie wave by annette thas is built from over 3,000 dolls
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using an icon of play, whimsy and carefree adolescent amusement, annette thas has woven thousands of plastic toys together into a free-standing composition that rises above the »
using an icon of play, whimsy and carefree adolescent amusement, annette thas has woven thousands of plastic toys together into a free-standing composition that rises above the indian ocean.
criticism mounts on life sized barbie dreamhouse built in berlin
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since its opening on may 16, 2013, the attraction has been receiving much criticism from feminists who are saying that it is a display of sexism, and perpatuates bad stereotypes »
since its opening on may 16, 2013, the attraction has been receiving much criticism from feminists who are saying that it is a display of sexism, and perpatuates bad stereotypes about women.
pink in pantone barbie doll
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the signature color was translated into an outfit for the iconic figurine with an ensemble made up of PMS 219C.
the signature color was translated into an outfit for the iconic figurine with an ensemble made up of PMS 219C.
barbie recreations of art classics
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from bob dylan and marilyn monroe to nefertiti and mona lisa, barbie sits as the model for a photographic and graphic series that juxtaposes modern and antiquated standards of »
from bob dylan and marilyn monroe to nefertiti and mona lisa, barbie sits as the model for a photographic and graphic series that juxtaposes modern and antiquated standards of beauty.
barbie shamans by yoon jeong won at korea DNA
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the artist modifies the iconic barbie into a contemporary korean relic.
the artist modifies the iconic barbie into a contemporary korean relic.
mariel clayton: doll photographer with a subversive sense of humour
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illustrating the more sinister side of barbie's picturesque life, the collection of photographs depict the doll as an aggressor of a number of gory scenarios, often as »
illustrating the more sinister side of barbie's picturesque life, the collection of photographs depict the doll as an aggressor of a number of gory scenarios, often as on-and-off-again boyfriend ken as the victim.
16W21: model apartment
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this ad campaign promoting an upscale residential apartment uses voyeuristic photographs of cosmopolitan dolls living out the ultimate bachelor lifestyle.
this ad campaign promoting an upscale residential apartment uses voyeuristic photographs of cosmopolitan dolls living out the ultimate bachelor lifestyle.
eliana lorena: unico.world
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artist-designer eliana lorena has dressed 500 black barbies according to different cultures of women from around the world, with clothes that she has designed and made ad »
artist-designer eliana lorena has dressed 500 black barbies according to different cultures of women from around the world, with clothes that she has designed and made ad hoc. lorena's goal was to make barbie become a real woman, not the woman becoming the barbie.
barbie's ankles are too fat
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in honor of barbie's 50th anniversary, french shoe designer christian louboutin is due to release three new barbie dolls which he has designed from head to toe, remaking both her »
in honor of barbie's 50th anniversary, french shoe designer christian louboutin is due to release three new barbie dolls which he has designed from head to toe, remaking both her fashion wardrobe and her physical appearance.
kristyna milde: cUMENI
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czech artist kristyna milde poses barbies in the role of historical icons from famous works of art to examine how modes of representation distort our perception of women
czech artist kristyna milde poses barbies in the role of historical icons from famous works of art to examine how modes of representation distort our perception of women
chloe ruchon: 'barbie foot' at DMY berlin design festival 09
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'barbie foot' combines the iconic doll with table football.
'barbie foot' combines the iconic doll with table football.
barbie goes design with kartell
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kartell released a series of limited edition barbie furniture to celebrate the icons 50th anniversary.
kartell released a series of limited edition barbie furniture to celebrate the icons 50th anniversary.
slade architecture: 'barbie' flagship store, shanghai
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the first ever 'barbie' flagship store designed by slade architecture recently opened in shanghai.
the first ever 'barbie' flagship store designed by slade architecture recently opened in shanghai.
barbies on new york's catwalks
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at new york's semi-annual fashion week models styled as mattel inc's fashion icon - barbie took to the catwalk in designer outfits.
at new york's semi-annual fashion week models styled as mattel inc's fashion icon - barbie took to the catwalk in designer outfits.
barbie turns 50
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for the 50th anniversary of barbie, designboom presents a snapshot report with over 100 images of the making of barbie, from a designer's point of view.
for the 50th anniversary of barbie, designboom presents a snapshot report with over 100 images of the making of barbie, from a designer's point of view.
CES 2009: tele presence robot and digital nail printer
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'the birds' themed Barbie® doll, licensed by Mattel, Inc.
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running the numbers by chris jordan
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human barbie doll portraits by alex sandwell kliszynski
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the models in alex sandwell's photographs have been transformed into barbie-like dolls. their joints appear to be made of plastic, rotating on a simple axis.
the models in alex sandwell's photographs have been transformed into barbie-like dolls. their joints appear to be made of plastic, rotating on a simple axis.
