Gone in 20 minutes: $1,500 one-of-a-kind Farrah Fawcett Barbie doll sells quickly

Despite the flurry of shopping that took place on Black Friday, there's one thing you most assuredly didn't get a chance to buy -- a one-of-a-kind Farrah Fawcett Barbie doll -- based on the late actress' top-selling poster.

A prototype for the Farrah Fawcett doll set to launch in fall  2011, the doll is to traditional Barbie doll scale, though unlike a regular Barbie, it was sculpted to emulate the exact pose from the iconic poster.

The one-off item, listed on the last page of a recent Barbie Blonde Collection catalog, carried a $1,500  price tag (which included a multi-stripe Mexican blanket backdrop), and became available with the rest of the items in the catalog on Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. PST.

And, according to a Mattel representative, the prototype sold within the first 20 minutes of the sale.

Although the fine print in the catalog warns that it could take up to five weeks for it to be delivered, there's part of me that hopes the lucky purchaser will get the doll in time for Christmas.

Because what could be better than having an angel on the top of your tree and a "Charlie's Angel" under it?

-- Adam Tschorn

Photo: The one-of-a-kind prototype Farrah Fawcett Barbie doll, based on the actress' famous poster sold for $1,500 -- just 20 minutes after becoming available. Credit: Mattel Inc.

Your morning fashion and beauty report: Kate Moss moves from modeling to curating a photo collection

-- It's Black Friday and chances are if you're a dedicated shopper you've been at the mall for hours already. But if you pause for a break or you're still figuring out where to shop, FabSugar has a guide to tons of sales and bargains.

-- Kate Moss, shown above in a photo shot by Craig McDean in 1996,  has been collaborating with James Danziger, of Danziger Projects, on curating a portfolio of 11 images of her by 11 of her favorite photographers. The result is being exhibited for the first time at the Pulse art fair in Miami Dec. 2-5. The images include shots by Chuck Close, Juergen Teller and Annie Leibovitz. A limited edition of 30 portfolios will be for sale starting at $75,000. [TMagazine]

-- Cordelia de Castellane, the woman behind the CdeC brand, and cousin Segolene Gallienne have launched a couple of new mother-child scents in Paris. “Very important baby and (Mummy),” and “Brume de Doudou (Comfort Mist)," mix bergamot with a hint of musk. Prices start at around $50 for 50 milliliters. [WWD]

-- Estee Lauder, Bulgari and Emporio Armani are all starting new ventures in China. [WWD] 

-- Dior creative director John Galliano designed the Christmas tree that will grace the lobby at Claridge's in London through Jan. 5. The Under the Sea tree is described as "a dazzling design of aquatic delights, with giant seahorses and colourful jellyfish swimming amongst sparkling corals and silver leaves." [Telegraph]

-- Coming in January to a retailer near you: four new shimmery metallic polishes from Nicole by OPI. [StyleList]

-- Susan Denley

Photo: Kate Moss modeling Helmut Lang in 1996. Credit: Craig McDean / Metropolitan Museum of Art

 

Amazon launches a Black Friday Deals page for deeply discounted merchandise

Before you hit the packed-to-the-gills malls on Black Friday, check out Amazon.com's Black Friday Deals page, which features a host of items in the fashion, electronics, music and movies categories at deeply discounted prices (we're talkin' 20% to 75% off retail, people).

The page will be live through Cyber Monday (this coming Monday) and all items on the page are eligible for free two-day shipping.

Each day through Monday, the page will feature a heavily discounted "Deal of the Day," along with limited-time, doorbuster-style "Lightning Deals."

A sampling of deals that are (or will be) posted on the site over the next few days: a Flip MinoHD Video Camera, down from $229.99 to $109.99; “The Blind Side” DVD, priced at $3.99, down from $19.99; and an AK Anne Klein Women’s Swarovski Crystal Watch, selling for $29.99, down from $70.

“We see more people choosing to shop online on Black Friday so we’re providing customers killer deals now through Cyber Monday, and we’re working hard to meet or beat the lowest prices out there,” said Paul Ryder, vice president of electronics for Amazon.com.

No surprise there.

--Emili Vesilind

Photo:  Sorel Men's boots, priced at $99.95 down from $180. Credit: Amazon.com.