Next year, in honor of her 50th birthday, Barbie is set to get a pair of designer Christian Louboutin pumps. The shoes will even have their own special label: Barbie Pantone 219 Pink.
According to Luxist, Mattel Inc. will unveil the shoes at a Barbie fashion show extravaganza next February in which all models will walk the catwalk dressed in Barbie couture.
What an exciting bit of knowledge for shoe fashionistas and Barbie lovers as well!
Implications - While many of you may be reading this thinking, "How come Barbie gets everything?" Well friends, Barbie is a very special gal, who is certainly deserving of her own pair of stunning custom-made Christian Louboutin heels!
Designer Shoes for Dolls
Barbie Gets a Pair of Christian Louboutin Pumps
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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