Sometimes work doesn’t feel like work. That was the case when compiling this story, which involved poring over photos of hair-raising vintage runway looks in search of ones that screamed Barbie. I sifted through the ’80s and ’90s collections from all my favorites, including Versace, Chanel, Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci, Hervé Léger, and Fendi, and I think I struck gold with my findings. Margot Robbie, are you listening?
Then came the fun part: giving each one an officially unofficial Barbie name. For instance, the ’50s-inspired Hervé Léger looks with poodle skirts and matching crop tops were named “Sock Hop Barbie.” Scroll down to see nine amazing vintage runway looks I think Robbie should wear on her Barbie press tour.
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