Photography Lea ColomboFashion / NewsFashion / NewsBarbie is winning a fashion awardLife in plastic, it’s fantasticShareLink copied ✔️May 16, 2019May 16, 2019Text Dominic Cadogan Since she first hit shelves 60 years ago, Barbie has been reimagined as a firefighter, doctor, even a McDonald’s cashier. Now, the doll can add award winner to her lengthy CV. That’s right, an inanimate object will take home the CFDA’s Board of Directors’ Tribute – previously won by the likes of Michelle Obama. “Barbie has had such a wide influence on American fashion and culture,” says Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA. “Her story personally resonated with so many CFDA members that the Board of Directors decided to honour her with the special tribute.” Over the years, Moschino, Alexander Wang, and The Blonds have all paid homage to Barbie’s stick-thin legacy. Model Adwoa Aboah has also been created in doll form as part of the Mattel family. Barbie will collect her award (unlikely in person, though watch this space) on June 3 at the CFDA Awards. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.Trending7 sex worker-approved films about sex workSex workers have slammed Sam Levinson for his depiction of the industry in Euphoria. Here, we share our top recommendations for more true-to-life representations Film & TVOnFashionHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear Armani Exchange FashionArmani Exchange joins Amnesia in Ibiza to kickstart summer party seasonLife & CultureHave you ever been friend-bombed?Art & PhotographyKristina Rozhkova’s uncanny photos of young RussiansBeautyMUA Esther Edeme wants Black women to wear more colourful blushBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismArt & PhotographyInside KUTT, the cult lesbian 00s magazineMusicTerrified: The 5 best tracks on fakemink’s new album Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy