Monday, May 21, 2012

Capucine


Designed by Robert Best, Capucine Barbie is an example of the fine detail that Mattel is capable of. I had trouble walking away from this Barbie when I saw her at the Halloween Doll Extravaganza at the Prahran Town Hall in October 2005. I had already spent a fortune on a Carolina Herrera Bride Barbie, but I knew I could not let Capucine get away. After much contemplation (by walking around the showroom several times), I bought the Barbie and quickly left the venue to avoid spending any more cash. I love my collection but it is a dreadfully expensive indulgence!


This Silktone Barbie has an air of sophistication (and aloofness) about her. She wears a strapless taffeta bustier and a lined mermaid skirt with a horizontal grain. The taupe organza jacket is embroidered with tiny gold sequins and trimmed with gold lace and a brown ribbon tied around her waist. She carries a thick luxurious brown faux far stole, and wears flesh tone hosiery and pale brown slip-on stiletto heels.


Barbie’s makeup is dramatic with smokey eye makeup, deep red lips (matching her fingernails) and a beauty mole. Her blonde hair is styled in a high chignon with curls, and her gold and rhinestone earrings completes her ensemble.

Release date: 1 December 2002
Label: Limited Edition
Mattel price: US$179
Ebay price as at May 2012: US$160 – US$300

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