Barbie

Bob Mackie Gold Barbie, 1990 Bob Mackie's first creation for Mattel was a limited edition Gold Barbie with a long ponytail, a midriff-baring top, a skirt of golden sequins and a feather boa. Unlike designers who only approved adaptations, Mackie had his own people do the beading and make the garments, which is why his dolls look like miniature stage costumes rather than toy clothes. It started a run of more than 40 Mackie dolls and helped turn Barbie into a serious adult collectable.