Barbie Conventions are a place to have fun with your friends and fellow collectors but did you know that Barbie Conventions are arranged around charitable purposes? Typically, convention organizers seek donations of OOAK dolls and these Barbies are auctioned off during conventions or on ebay or similar sites. All proceeds (after allowed expenses) are donated to a charity of the convention committee's choice.
This doll is the beautiful Sunset Parade Barbie, a one of a kind design by José Luis Montesdeoca, of El Blog de Ken with sewing skills provided by Yolanda Cañete. Convención de Coleccionistas de Barbie en España is sponsoring the auction. For this auction, all of the proceeds will support Asociación Española contra el Cáncer, a Spanish cancer charity.
Sunset Parade, was inspired by the classical origins of Barbie and the sunsets on the beach where she first fell for Ken. Barbie, shines in a wide neck sheer top buttoned in the back, which allows you to peek at a blue and gold bikini bra, a nod to the legendary zebra striped swimsuit she in her debut. The layered styled full skirt is turquoise silk, knotted at the waist by a golden bow tie! A perfect touch reminiscent of a big hug from Ken. Sunset Parade Barbie's subtle makeup and nude color eyeshadow channel the golden sun. Isn't she a dream?
