Photography Lea ColomboFashionNewsFashion / 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. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREDario Vitale has left Versace after 8 monthsThe 2025 Christmas archetype gift guideThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Whimsical IngénueThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Etsy WitchThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Aura FarmerThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The IYKYK Fashion GirlThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Sneaky LinkThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Intellectual It-GirlThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Offline LudditeThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Chronic ClubberThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Protein GuerillaThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Performative Male