Barbie turned 50 this year, and the whole world seems to be
celebrating (especially the Mattel CEO).
I never had a Barbie … and I never wanted one. (Although I must say I was pleased when she dumped Ken after 43 years of dating.) However, I was swept into the birthday festivities with the special haute Barbie exhibition at the Galeries Lafayette. The details were amazing (from Barbie’s French manicure to dresses by Prada, Louis Vuitton and Sonia Rykiel). I felt all the excitement of fashion week and started photographing Barbie as if she were really walking down the runway. Then I took a good look, snapped back to reality, and found myself saying “What were you thinking, Barbie? Why are you wearing a dress with a fried egg on it and a sausage on your head?”
But, hey, it’s your birthday … and you look maarhvalaas!
Meredith Mullins is an internationally exhibited American photographer, currently living in Paris. Visit www.meredithmullins.artspan.com to see more of the Paris images. Her award-winning book, In A Paris Moment (click here to order), and her 2009 Paris Calendar published by Browntrout Publishing can be ordered online or in bookstores throughout Paris and the U.S. Original photographs are available directly through the artist. She will be teaching several photography workshops this summer (and a special workshop for teenagers beginning July 20) and is available for private photography instruction/exploration in Paris. Sign up for an information-filled, creative half-day lesson! Contact: [email protected]
"What Were Your Thinking" Barbie
Rags to Riches Barbie (or is it Riches to Rags?)
Coven Barbie
Haute Barbie
"Is Ken Going to Show?" Barbie
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
I love Barbie and love your pics, xv
Posted by: Vicki Archer | May 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM
The pic of the striped swimsuit-esque getup looks like "Jane Birkin circa 1969 Barbie", no?
Posted by: Nicole | May 19, 2009 at 07:30 PM
I never knew she was so HOT !
Posted by: Steve | May 19, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Tsss, Jane Birkin never had breasts remotely like that!
Posted by: Stu "El Inglés" | May 20, 2009 at 04:06 PM