Kimora Lee Simmons demands faux-fur coat for her Barbie doll
Model-turned-fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons’ new Barbie doll comes with a faux-fur coat, in a bid to show young girls they can look “fabulous” without skinning animals.
The designer and reality TV star admits she was thrilled when toymakers Mattel decided to model a Barbie in her likeness, but she had one recommendation.
She says, “She has a faux-fur chinchilla coat, because I want to show kids that synthetic fur can be fabulous, too. She’s everything a Barbie is supposed to be.”
Simmons isn’t the only celebrity to inspire a modern Barbie - a Hilary Duff doll has also been created recently.
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April 25th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I agree. A fashionista do not have to lug genuine fur on her back to be fabulous. I love her show too!
May 5th, 2008 at 9:00 am
i was wondering when her doll was going to come out! i remember her creating the barbie in the 1st season. She is everything a barbie should be! love her and the lovin the new season!