Barbie's Birthday: How They're Celebrating in Paris and Shanghai

Mattel has taken Barbie’s 50th birthday party global. After we posted news of Barbie’s human-sized Malibu dreamhouse (the setting for this evening’s gala birthday bash, planned by Colin Cowie), we heard from some far-flung readers about celebrations in other parts of the world. Par exemple, the first floor of Parisian lifestyle boutique colette has been transformed into a special “Barbie room,” featuring a collection of Barbie clothing and accessories by fashion designer Jeremy Scott as well as oodles of limited-edition Barbie products exclusive to colette, including Linda Farrow glasses, Alexis Mabille bow ties, a Goyard trunk, Bruno Frisoni stilettos, and—be still our hot pink hearts—a special edition dessert by Ladurée (pictured above).

In China, Barbie lovers are celebrating in the first ever Barbie store, which opened on Friday in downtown Shanghai.

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