
Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part III
Dressed: The History of Fashion
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The Importance of Signatures on Barbie Dolls
In 1994 Carol was asked to design a limited edition Barbie celebrating the dolls 35th anniversary. The result was the gold Jubilee Barbie who wore a metallic gold brocade jacket over a gold hand beaded gown with Pearl accents. Carol says the doll was the most expensive ever produced for public sale, but we couldn't find exactly how much she sold for. This represents the first time a designer signature was not just on the box itself on the doll herself.
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