Things are starting to get real for Barbie

Now in her mid 50s, Barbie’s as cutting-edge as ever, inspiring catwalk couture and Kylie’s tour costumes – and even trying out an all-black Lagerfeld makeover.

Barbie Millicent Roberts is having a fashion moment. The flawless 55-year-old stands just 11.5 inches, yet her image loomed large throughout the new-season shows last month.

Karl Lagerfeld’s eponymous brand collaborated with Mattel to create his own doll, which caused quite a stir at Paris Fashion Week. Barbie Lagerfeld sold out globally in under an hour.