NBDCC 2019- The OOAK Parties
Many collectors show up days in advance of the actual start of convention to take part in room shopping and to participate in the One of A Kind (OOAK) parties by various artists. There is a rich and varied pool of artists that repaint and redress Barbie in haute couture. It’s one of my favorite parts of convention to be honest and I was honored to be allowed to photograph many of the shows. I apologize in advance for the shows I did not cover…namely Ninimomo. There were simply not enough hours in the day and too many amazing artists to photograph. I encourage you to scrounge the internet to find images of Nick and Marie’s amazing creations. They are not to be missed.
I have put the full set of images on my Flickr ( you can find the link on my sidebar…too the right on your screen) I have included a few of my favorite shots here.
The collection was sublime as always. Such a pleasure to see and be able to photograph these lovely pieces of art.
This year the talented duo of Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi payed tribute to the history of Barbie. They reimagined all the famous and popular looks of Barbie from her 1959 beginnings up through the current day. It was a thorough and imaginative collection with some truly stellar examples of couture Barbie.
Madame du Barbie interpretation
And the original…
Malibu Barbie interpretation
and the original…
Roman Holiday interpretation
and the original…
Every piece was a work of art!!! And lucky me…my number was chosen early and I got to come home with this lovely!!
Evening Splendor interpretation
and the original…
Another show that many collectors will show up early to ensure they won’t miss these works of art.
So many artist dolls to enjoy and photograph!! My cup runneth over 
Again, if you want to see the full set of images, head over to my flickr. All photos from the OOAK parties will be there by end of the day.
–Rebecca
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 
Oh gorgeous! The customs are my favorite part- thanks for taking such great photos! (I would die for that Madame Du Barbie)
August 8, 2019 at 8:34 am
You are very welcome. Yes, that one I would have dearly loved to have come home with…alas…out of my price range 😉 She did however go to a very good collector home.
August 8, 2019 at 3:22 pm
those beautiful dolls! i the Madame Du Barbie IS beautiful !!
August 8, 2019 at 9:55 am
I know right?! So much beauty in one place. What an honor to photograph!
August 8, 2019 at 3:22 pm
I was waiting to see your photos. What gorgeous creations from all the talented artists. Thank you for sharing with us. Off too flickr for more.
August 8, 2019 at 10:20 am
Yes, yes!! Go to Flickr 🙂 They are all there. Glad you are enjoying the images.
August 8, 2019 at 3:25 pm
What is that worm thing that is on the commercial that is on here?
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August 8, 2019 at 2:32 pm
?? As ads are specific to the viewer and not my site I have no idea what add you are referencing. Sorry.
August 8, 2019 at 3:23 pm