By Maria Esteves- September 4, 2009
Barbie's 50th Anniversary of unparalleled fashion debut at the runway of Bryant Park, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2009 Collections, on Saturday, February 14, 3:00 PM. The iconic Barbie doll from Mattel is a symbol of American fashion since 1959. The 50 participating American designers celebrating 50 years of a global fashion icon included Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Baby Phat, Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Bob Mackie, Brian Reyes, Calvin Klein, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Chris Benz, Christian Louboutin, Costello Tagliapietra, Derek Lam, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Erin Fetherston, Patricia Field (House of Field), Jeremy Scott, Juicy Couture, Kai Kuhne, Kenneth Cole, Koi Suwannagate, Lyn Devon, Marchesa, Michael Kors, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, Nanette Lepore, Nicole Miller, Norma Kamali, Peter Som, Rachel Roy, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor, Reem Acra, Robert Best, Rosa Cha, The Blonds, Three Asfour, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Trina Turk, Tuleh, Twinkle, Vena Cava, Vera Wang, Vivienne Tam, Yeohlee, and Yigal Azrouel.
