Ordinarily you wouldn’t expect anyone to clamor after a doll dressed like a still-living 96 year-old, but the Barbie Styled by Iris Apfel Dolls are anything but ordinary.
Iris Apfel Styled Barbie Dolls
Fashioned after 96 year old living legend Iris Apfel, the two “Barbie Styled by” Iris Apfel Dolls (each sold separately) are great fun for young and old alike. While not as impeccably detailed as some of the past Barbie Platinum, Gold and Pink label dolls and collectibles about which we’ve written, they are far more affordable, making terrific gifts. Especially to older women who admire and are inspired by one of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design.
The self-proclaimed “oldest living teenager,” Apfel infuses her sense of wonder, humor, and curiosity into her bold, highly colorful designs. A genuine fashion icon, with style in her DNA, Iris has been honored with awards, museum exhibits, and a documentary, among many other outstanding achievements. With a bright red lip, her signature oversized spectacles, and layers of accessories, she is the epitome of joie de vivre.
The Barbie® Styled by Iris Apfel dolls wear fashions from the designer’s own Rara Avis collection.
Barbie Styled by Iris Apfel Doll #1
The Barbie® Styled by Iris Apfel doll celebrates her style with a look from the designer’s Rara Avis collection. The doll wears a multi-hued faux fur vest over a black turtleneck and fringed bell bottoms.
Chic accessories include Iris’ signature oversized black glasses, a multi-strand “pearl” necklace and bracelet cuff. The Barbie® Styled by Iris Apfel doll celebrates the vitality, wit, and unwavering fashion sense of a true original.
Doll comes with doll stand for display and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Collection: Barbie® Styled By
Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Release Date: 11/07/2018
Body Type: Articulated Original
Facial sculpt: Mermaid
Fashion: Bodysuit, fur vest, boots
Eyelashes: Painted
Fashion Sewn On?: No
Accessories: Glasses, necklace, bracelet
Package Dimensions (H/D/W): (13/3.5/7)
Package Weight: 0.7lbs
Barbie Styled by Iris Apfel Doll #2
The Barbie® Styled by Iris Apfel doll #2 celebrates her style with another look from the designer’s Rara Avis collection: a floral-patterned brocade suit with striped blouse.
Other accessories include Iris’ signature oversized black glasses, layered necklaces, bangle bracelets and little blue mules.
Doll comes with doll stand for display and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Collection: Barbie® Styled By
Designer: Carlyle Nuera
Release Date: 11/15/2018
Body Type: Articulated Original
Facial sculpt: MotM Marisa
Fashion: bodysuit, coat, loafers
Eyelashes: Painted
Fashion Sewn On?: No
Accessories: glasses, chain necklace, medallion necklace, two cuffs, four bracelets
Package Dimensions (H/D/W): (13/3.5/7)
Package Weight: 0.7lbs
Doll details and images courtesy of Barbie® and Mattel
UPDATE: By now the dolls have sold out at Target, but there’s one available via Amazon:
Buy the Barbie Styled By Iris Apfel Doll here
