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"Still finishing the beadwork on this one," commented James.

“My inspiration for my Barbie collection is the black swan from Swan Lake. Also, I’ve been obsessed over Madame Slim and how she constructs clothes.”

"Still adding a few more sparkles," was his caption for this dress.

“And while doing this collection, I was listening to Smashing Pumpkins,” he added. ” So the entire collection took on a dark, glam-rock, villainess theme.”

I love the feathered headdress. It feels like a Russian Ushanka hat, lending it a cold, wintry feeling.

“I used different types of black fabric–from taffeta to duchess satin,” he goes on to describe.

The feather overskirt reminds me of a tutu. Wouldn't it be so wonderful to watch Swan Lake and see our ballerinas wearing designer tutus?

“I embellished the clothes with feathers and beads. I also played around with volume, taking inspiration from the graceful shape of the swan.”

Look at this glorious cape! Could it be inspired by that extensive bridal train at the Slim's exhibit? I love that he created a look with pants. She would look beautiful on my bookshelf.

“Overall, it’s the dark side of Barbie! Haha!”

I think this Odile looks a lot like Russian royalty. I love seeing Barbie look austere, in clothes far removed from her usual bubblegum pop get-ups.

Isha.

Tags: Ballet Philippines, Barbie, James Reyes, Margie Moran-Floirendo, Slim's, Smashing Pumpkins