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Keiichi Tanaami

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Keiichi Tanaami

Japanese Pop Art legend Keiichi Tanaami and Mattel celebrated his 60-year career with a collaboration on three of the company's most iconic brands, including Barbie, who is dressed in a multi-layered pleated leather dress adorned with Tanaami's artwork. The illustrator and cartoonist is recognized for his vibrant and psychedelic style, which often incorporates elements of pop culture, surrealism, and traditional Japanese art. The chest features three-dimensional characters, and the drawstring mesh bag contains goldfish. Barbie's yellow headdress is adorned with curious eyes with vinyl eyelashes. The central eye on the crown symbolizes art and fashion, representing the power to see everything without revealing its secrets.'…

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Keiichi Tanaami

Japanese Pop Art legend Keiichi Tanaami and Mattel celebrated his 60-year career with a collaboration on three of the company's most iconic brands, including Barbie, who is dressed in a multi-layered pleated leather dress adorned with Tanaami's artwork. The illustrator and cartoonist is recognized for his vibrant and psychedelic style, which often incorporates elements of pop culture, surrealism, and traditional Japanese art. The chest features three-dimensional characters, and the drawstring mesh bag contains goldfish. Barbie's yellow headdress is adorned with curious eyes with vinyl eyelashes. The central eye on the crown symbolizes art and fashion, representing the power to see everything without revealing its secrets.' In August 2024, the doll became available exclusively for collectors for pre-order at $150.


Tanaami passed away on August 9th after his battle with illness.

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Japanese Pop Art legend Keiichi Tanaami and Mattel celebrated his 60-year career with a collaboration on three of the company's most iconic brands, including Barbie, who is dressed in a multi-layered pleated leather dress adorned with Tanaami's artwork. The illustrator and cartoonist is recognized for his vibrant and psychedelic style, which often…

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