Vogue Shopgirl Barbie

Kirstie Clements and Robert Best

Shopgirl Barbie

As I'm sure you have heard, 2009 is the 50th birthday of Barbie probably one of the greatest icons of all time. The Forever Barbie exhibition which was held in Melbourne's Federation Square and opened by Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Kirstie Clements and designer for Barbie Robert Best, hosted some 300 Barbies and demonstrated the sheer adoration girls and women everywhere have for this icon. If that wasn't enough this year happens to also be the 50th anniversary of Vogue Australia. To commemorate this occasion Vogue has collaborated with Barbie to design the perfect Voguette Barbie, described by Vogue.com.au as "a cross between Daphne Guiness, Cruella de Ville in her youth and a Parisienne Chanel addict. In short, she's chic." This collector's edition Shopgirl Barbie is valued at $119.95 but is free not only when you subscribe, but also if you choose to extend your subscription to Vogue!

Photos courtesy of www.vogue.com.au