Photography Lea ColomboFashion / NewsFashion / NewsBarbie is winning a fashion awardLife in plastic, it’s fantasticShareLink copied ✔️May 16, 2019May 16, 2019TextDominic 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.READ MOREMoncler is coming for summer with its line of little puffs Nike Nike’s ‘wild card’ Team Kits are already in actionThis Dutch designer’s ‘gay fantasy’ is full of farmers, pirates and sailors Nike Airmaxxing with singer-songwriter Simone RuthRosalía is my religion: Sacred street style from Lux Tour BarcelonaOakley Oakley’s new collection was designed to weather the storm Nike Airmaxxing with multidisciplinary creative Jake EliasThe best fashion exhibitions to see for spring 2026All the best dressed stars at Coachella 2026 Nike Airmaxxing with New York designer Annie Lian PumaPUMA and Jil Sander keep it simple with the K-Street Labubu obituary: Rot in hell you ugly little freaksEscape 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