Do you have a little fashionista in the making? The Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie Doll is something special for both young girls getting into fashion, and women who appreciate branded pop culture items.
The Barbie replica of the Baby Phat designer will be released in the spring of 2008, and the current design is still a prototype.
Underneath the luxurious fur coat lined with a pink leopard print pattern, the Kimora doll is dressed in a retro pink dress with a golden waist clasp bearing the Baby Phat logo. Adorning her toned legs are sleek hot pink thigh high boots, and completing the outfit is her pink zebra-stiped handbag, big golden hoop earrings and big, black VIP sunglasses.
The doll can be pre-ordered for shipment as soon as March/April for a cost of $59.99.
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