Christian Louboutin is the latest designer set to makeover the most famous girl in the plastic world – Barbie.

Heidi Klum is being turned into a Barbie doll. The German supermodel - who is pregnant with her fourth child - will be immortalised in plastic as part of Barbie’s Blonde Ambition Collection, which celebrates iconic blondes in fashion and entertainment. When asked what she wanted her fashion doll to look like, Heidi said: “You guys just have to hold onto...

We love a good party, and last night saw the ultimate birthday for the original party girl Barbie. The glitterati were out in force to celebrate their favorite doll. The party was held at fashion emporium Dover Street Market and was hosted by designer Henry Holland. Guests included Jade Parfitt, Stephen Jones, Nick Grimshaw and Peaches Geldof. They were treated to pink...

I don’t know if you’ve heard but it’s Barbie’s 50th birthday. She has been keeping it fairly low key, only a

Don’t worry, Ken hasn’t been upgraded, but our favourite doll has taken a shine to the accessories brand VAZA. Yesterday we reported on the wonder that was the VAZA.

I love fashion, and I love the catwalks. But I felt suspicious and concerned when the announcement was made that Barbie would be having her own catwalk show. I could not understand what on earth a 50 year old plastic doll could have to offer other than as an advertisement for botox. But do you know what? After seeing the pink lady strut herself. I am not only a Barbie...

The icon that is Hello Kitty has been pictured on everything. Whether it’s a pencil, a birthday card, or a purse, you have probably at some stage owned a piece of the fantastic feline. Well now be prepared to be painting your face Hello Kitty style. Don’t worry this will be make up you actually want. Do you remember Barbie for Mac? All those quirky colours and fab...

So what do you get the person who has everything? How about some designer condoms. No, I’m not joking, clearly Proper Attire. All proceeds will go towards Planned Parenthood. I’m quite intrigued to see the packaging, talking about the collaboration, Wang explained: “I used a spare design that felt sexy, modern and empowering.” Empowering condoms, that doesn’t...

French fashion bible Purple Fashion Magazine is renowned for it’s incredible photography and unique approach to fashion. But if anyone had told me that they would have DVF herself on the front cover donning a pair of fishnets and a jacket made of which appears to be blonde wigs (but is actually Martin Margiela) I’d have laughed in their face. But strangely enough,...

The designer Alexander Wang is famed for his effortlessly sexy designs. He understands women’s figures and drapes them in gorgeous fabrics and cuts. Already a huge hit with the fashion pack he seems to just go from strength to award to strength. Recently receiving, possibly his greatest honour as one of the fifty designers creating Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton both...