13 April 2009

Object of Desire: Barbie Doll


In this Easter's holiday, I found a "Pinkish" exhibition were showed in the shopping mall of Tsimshatsui.


Actually it's a celebration of the 50th anniversary birthday of Barbie Doll. I think for somebody she is "dreams of beauty", or the sweet memories of childhood... etc. But for me, she means an "Object of desire", also as the symbol of fashionable. Maybe because of my interest in fashion design, I'm really very appreciate and fascinated by the designs of the wardrobes, from the styles of hats, dress, handbags and shoes also represented the sophisticated of every design details.

From a cultural and gender perspective, or for some feminist, the Barbie Doll may involved so much "problems" for us to rethink and critics about the politics of "standard" figure and women images. But for an admirer, it's still a very good opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful images of this classic icon.

















Barbie's 50th Birthday, Exhibition in Hong Kong Harbour City

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