In the eyes of designers, the most popular lover is probably Barbie. This doll, launched by the American toy company Mattel in 1959, has successfully introduced a large number of players into the fashion design industry, such as Jason Wu, who owns 150 Barbie dolls. But it's another thing to make clothes for dolls in private and be invited to design joint dolls - Charlotte Olympia Dellal recently got such an opportunity.
Charlotte Olympia Dellal is also a fan of Barbie dolls. She said that her fashion journey began by making clothes for the dolls. Her personal collection includes more than 1,000 pairs of Barbie shoes and a mermaid outfit she recently bought from the Miami airport. “Every girl wants to have a Barbie doll that looks like herself! ”She said in an interview with Women's Wear Daily. Now her dream is about to come true, with the doll having the same shape as Charlotte Olympia Dellal herself, as well as real-life shoes and bags inspired by it.
Perhaps judging from the facial makeup, Charlotte Olympia Barbie is not much different from the previous dolls, but the clothing and accessories make people immediately recognize the traces of the designer. The clothing replicates a Giambatitsta Valli outfit worn by Charlotte Olympia Dellal. Retro elements naturally exist in this joint Barbie. "I have not considered modernization, because the 1950s are the source of inspiration for the brand." It is said that this Barbie doll is also full of details, even the nail polish under the gloves has not been forgotten.
Speaking of which, this designer born in the 1980s, who is of British and Brazilian descent, does not have much experience in the fashion industry. His eponymous brand Charlotte Olympia has only been established for 10 years. However, her keen sense of Hollywood nostalgia and girlishness have put the shoes on best-seller lists. Celebrities such as Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Beyonce, Emma Watson, Victoria Beckham, etc. speak of her without hesitation in praising her.
Like Christian Louboutin’s red-soled shoes, Charlotte Olympia also has a signature logo buried in the sole—a golden spider web. Island waterproof platform and ultra-high slender heels have become another iconic element of the brand. "The higher the heel, the better the mood," the designer once said. Compared with Jimmy Choo, Roger Vivier and other designer brands that focus on elegant and mature lines, Charlotte Olympia's playful and retro style is more in line with the tastes of young people.
Her prominent family background and IT girl-like appearance add a lot of points to her. Charlotte Olympia Dellal's father is a British real estate tycoon and her mother is a Brazilian supermodel. Her supermodel sister Alice Dellal once shot advertising campaigns for Chanel with Kristen Stewart and Vanessa Paradis. And she herself is more like an advertisement. She is tall and hot. She always wears her mid-length wavy hair in a side-parted style in the 1950s, and her lips are bright red.
However, we have to admit that most of the time it is fashion, not other accessories, that makes designers famous. A well-shaped, tailored coat may stand out more than a dainty pair of shoes. Charlotte Olympia’s response is to open stores and cross-border collaborations to expand its customer base.
In the past two years, the number of Charlotte Olympia stores worldwide has doubled to 11. Recently, designers have collaborated with brands such as Havaianas, Agent Provocateur and MAC, trying to break through the existing situation and win more consumers. In February this year, Charlotte Olympia also made her brand debut during London Fashion Week. It seems that the 36-year-old still has many plans to realize one by one.
