A few teaser photos from Jonathan Adler's take on Barbie's Dream House were released last week, as part of a celebration of Barbie's 50th "birthday." I love, love, love the concept but am not totally blown away by what I've seen so far. However, I do think Adler got the details right, (doesn't he always?).According to the AP article "the closet is filled with 50 pairs of pink peep-toe heels while her kitchen is stocked with cupcake-making ingredients...In the garage? A pink Volkswagen New Beetle with a motorized pop-up vanity in the trunk."
Other interesting news about the project:
"Following the festivities, most of Barbie's custom decor will be shipped to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to furnish a special pink-tinted Barbie Suite that will be available for bachelorette parties, birthdays or anyone who wants to live like Barbie. Other items will be available from the "Jonathan Adler Loves Barbie" collection launching in September.
Adler's favorite furnishings are hanging in the living room: an original Andy Warhol portrait of Barbie valued at over $200,000 and a chandelier — designed by "Project Runway" contestant Chris March — that's made up of over 30 blond wigs and took more than 60 hours to craft. Adler also admires a one-of-a-kind black-and-white wall mirror created with 64 dolls."
