Mattel - Barbie doll “In the Pink” – Fashion Model Collection – Limited Edition (10,700 Worldwide) – Silkstone – 2000 - U.S.
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Barbie In the Pink, part of the Silkstone Fashion Model Collection, Limited Edition (10,700 worldwide), 2000, USA origin, with original box, near mint condition and never displayed, includes certificate of authenticity, original booklet, ribbon and complete documentation.
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Barbie “In the Pink” opens the famous Silkstone Model Collection, an iconic line created by Robert Best in 2000 to celebrate Barbie’s return to the elegance of 1950s haute couture.
This series marks a major turning point: it is the first Barbie collection in Silkstone, an exclusive material developed by Mattel to reproduce the fineness and texture of porcelain, while remaining durable.
The dolls in this line, produced between 2000 and 2015, are today among the most sought-after by collectors for their refinement, artisanal craftsmanship, and world inspired by vintage fashion models.
“In the Pink” represents the pinnacle of glamour: a sumptuous ball gown in pale pink taffeta and tulle, enhanced with iridescent sequins and hand-sewn crystals.
Its fitted corset highlights a graceful silhouette, while the layered peplum skirt evokes Parisian haute couture.
Origin and philosophy of Silkstone:
In the late 1990s, Mattel launched an unprecedented reflection: how to usher Barbie into a new era — that of sustainable luxury, where fashion, design, and material become inseparable.
The challenge was not only about style, but about the very substance of the doll: how to transform plastic, a symbol of ephemeral modernity, into a material capable of traversing time with the nobility of porcelain.
From this research was born Silkstone, an exclusive composite combining technical polymers and mineral powder, developed to reproduce the density, freshness, and satin texture of porcelain while preserving the flexibility and precision of plastic molding.
This material offered a new visual sensuality — a soft glow, a subtle weight, a light that glides over the surface — but also a resistance designed for long-term preservation.
Collection: Barbie Fashion Model Collection (BFMC)
Designer: Robert Best
Year: 2000
Label: Limited Edition (Silkstone Body)
Reference: 29651
Limited edition: 10,700 copies worldwide
Materials: Silkstone, taffeta, organza, tulle, sequins
Includes: Certificate of authenticity, original brochure, ribbon and complete documentation
Condition: New, never displayed (NRFB)
Origin: USA
Shipping: secured packaging, insured shipment, by DHL Express with tracking.
Grouped shipment on request via internal messaging before payment.
Seller's Story
Chimay Collection House is a cultural and collecting project from Belgium, where art, history, and investment potential come together.
It was founded in Chimay (ʃi-mɛ), a historic principality in Wallonia, Belgium, within an 18th-century home that became a symbol of continuity. Just as stone preserves the passage of time, collections live on, passing from one generation to another.
The project is led by a Belgian-trained antique dealer with over 15 years of experience. At its core lies art history and a philosophy that views collecting both as cultural heritage and as a long-term value.
We have chosen two fields where passion and investment converge:
— Costume Jewelry of the 20th century — collectible pieces, many documented in major reference books and catalogues.
— Collectible Barbie Dolls — iconic editions that reflect fashion, design, and the culture of their time.
Chimay Collection House is not static — it grows and evolves. Its mission is to act as a guide for collectors worldwide, helping them to discover beauty, understand value, and shape the future through collections.
Translated by Google TranslateBarbie “In the Pink” opens the famous Silkstone Model Collection, an iconic line created by Robert Best in 2000 to celebrate Barbie’s return to the elegance of 1950s haute couture.
This series marks a major turning point: it is the first Barbie collection in Silkstone, an exclusive material developed by Mattel to reproduce the fineness and texture of porcelain, while remaining durable.
The dolls in this line, produced between 2000 and 2015, are today among the most sought-after by collectors for their refinement, artisanal craftsmanship, and world inspired by vintage fashion models.
“In the Pink” represents the pinnacle of glamour: a sumptuous ball gown in pale pink taffeta and tulle, enhanced with iridescent sequins and hand-sewn crystals.
Its fitted corset highlights a graceful silhouette, while the layered peplum skirt evokes Parisian haute couture.
Origin and philosophy of Silkstone:
In the late 1990s, Mattel launched an unprecedented reflection: how to usher Barbie into a new era — that of sustainable luxury, where fashion, design, and material become inseparable.
The challenge was not only about style, but about the very substance of the doll: how to transform plastic, a symbol of ephemeral modernity, into a material capable of traversing time with the nobility of porcelain.
From this research was born Silkstone, an exclusive composite combining technical polymers and mineral powder, developed to reproduce the density, freshness, and satin texture of porcelain while preserving the flexibility and precision of plastic molding.
This material offered a new visual sensuality — a soft glow, a subtle weight, a light that glides over the surface — but also a resistance designed for long-term preservation.
Collection: Barbie Fashion Model Collection (BFMC)
Designer: Robert Best
Year: 2000
Label: Limited Edition (Silkstone Body)
Reference: 29651
Limited edition: 10,700 copies worldwide
Materials: Silkstone, taffeta, organza, tulle, sequins
Includes: Certificate of authenticity, original brochure, ribbon and complete documentation
Condition: New, never displayed (NRFB)
Origin: USA
Shipping: secured packaging, insured shipment, by DHL Express with tracking.
Grouped shipment on request via internal messaging before payment.
Seller's Story
Chimay Collection House is a cultural and collecting project from Belgium, where art, history, and investment potential come together.
It was founded in Chimay (ʃi-mɛ), a historic principality in Wallonia, Belgium, within an 18th-century home that became a symbol of continuity. Just as stone preserves the passage of time, collections live on, passing from one generation to another.
The project is led by a Belgian-trained antique dealer with over 15 years of experience. At its core lies art history and a philosophy that views collecting both as cultural heritage and as a long-term value.
We have chosen two fields where passion and investment converge:
— Costume Jewelry of the 20th century — collectible pieces, many documented in major reference books and catalogues.
— Collectible Barbie Dolls — iconic editions that reflect fashion, design, and the culture of their time.
Chimay Collection House is not static — it grows and evolves. Its mission is to act as a guide for collectors worldwide, helping them to discover beauty, understand value, and shape the future through collections.
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Era
After 2000
Brand
Mattel
Model/name
“In the Pink” – Fashion Model Collection – Limited Edition (10,700 Worldwide) – Silkstone – 2000
Country of origin
U.S.
Condition
Near mint
Packaging
with original box
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