Collection item
Barbie Looking Fab at 50, 2009
In 2009 I turned 50, and so did Barbie. I had numerous Barbie dolls around my home left over from having four daughters. I was inspired to use them to create fashion pieces that they might wear to a party. I was also learning the art of Freeform knitting and crochet so I used this form of work to create a larger Barbie doll piece to enter into The World of Wearable Art competition. My piece was accepted and was paraded on the catwalk for ten days. She ventures out from time to time and always enjoys being on display.
Details
Photographer:
Nathalie Gregory
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Sharleen Greer
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Sharleen Greer
Maker:
Sharleen Greer
Material:
wool, barbie doll parts
Features:
Freeform knitted and crocheted shapes, hooped skirt, appliqué, taffeta trim
Colour:
shades of pink, white and beige
Exhibition:
KNIT: Original fashion created from yarn
Last published:
2026
Date:
2009
