BARBIE™ GOES ON VACATION
Barbie™ loves Benetton S/S 2006 Download PDF

Picture the scene. Summer 2006: Capri.

Our star lands on the world’s most elegant island to start an unforgettable vacation. She’s pulling an amazing fuchsia-pink trolley case packed with all those “essential” articles just right for the location and the season. Her sea-view hotel room is the venue for a fully-fledged fashion show: her case holds a stream of clothes perfect for any occasion.

The dominating colour is of course the brightest shade of pink, coordinated with turquoise, green, yellow and touches of white.
There are lots of graphic motifs that feature our heroine or Ako, the cute mascot of this all-Italian adventure. The look is like a cool breeze on a sunny august day.
Most of the items are cotton: a jersey version for T-shirts, vests, tops, miniskirts, shorts and vaguely hip-hop outfits with a sporty style. A must-have is the sleeveless dress, perfect for the beach.
Beach life features a range of mix ‘n’ match swimwear to create many different styles: from a new-look two-piece to flower-print masculine Bermudas, to which a crop top gives a refined touch.
And when the sun goes down … denim shorts worn with a charming, puff-sleeved blouse from the ‘70s will be perfect for an evening of music and fun.
The look is completed by accessories and footwear which complement the clothes perfectly.

Barbie™ goes on vacation is still in love with Benetton and her clothes collection will be on sale in United Colors of Benetton stores from 4 may followed by the Capri doll in june.





A “HOT” WINTER


Barbie™ and Benetton’s journey continues and the route is all European: Milan, Berlin, Moscow and St. Moritz will be represented by four dolls which rise to the occasion.

Milan concentrates, in just a few very carefully designed pieces, a look that is fit for people well-practised at moving around in a cosmopolitan metropolis: padded trench coat, pink wool tops, denim or macro Prince of Wales check Bermudas, knitted woollen berets, shoulder bags and comfortable sneakers or practical rubber boots with charming all-over logo print.


Berlin: punk rock is the leit motiv of the collection that interprets the Central European characteristics of a completely renewed capital city. Numerous layers created by different and apparently discordant fabrics and colors. Denim and knitted wool, jersey and drapery fabrics in dark, but not gloomy colors.


Moscow: colors, forms and materials suitable for the winter city ‘par excellence’. Full embroidered skirts, capes, woollen sweaters with rich jacquard patterns and floral prints on velvet in the old Russian tradition.


St. Moritz completes the quartet of locations in which Barbie™ will wear the new Benetton look. The famous Swiss town suggests a mood which is both chic and sporty. Elegance and practicality are expressed with padded goose down jackets, knitted pullovers full of jacquard patterns and velvet trousers. The picture is completed by specially designed accessories that recall the atmosphere of the famous ski slopes.

All in colors which Barbie™ loves Benetton finds irresistible: pink and white.

The four ranges will be available in United Colors of Benetton stores, along with the dolls, as from September 2006. As is now the tradition, there will also be a fifth new arrival dedicated to the Christmas festivities, with a totally oriental flavour. But that’s another story...