Italian Doll Convention 2014

Now in its fourth round, l 'Italian Doll Convention, grown to more than 250 Collectors from all over the world, return to Milan in the name of Barbie.
For this fourth edition has been reconfirmed the location of Meliá Hotel Milano. Mattel Italy is sponsoring the gala dinner on Saturday 31 May, during which many collectors will gather to celebrate Barbie and her 55th birthday. The festivities will open at 18 with a unique and long-awaited event in Italy: il Fashion Show.
Will set up a real bridge across sequins, where men and women of all ages, from all over Italy and Europe, assume the role of their favorite pair, reconstructing in detail and in "real" clothes for Barbie and Ken. A veritable parade, costume event during which fashion will blend the game exhibiting the most famous outfits Barbie, with a section inspired by the oriental put.
The particularity of this event in the event is that the protagonists are ordinary people, often realize that their costumes by hand but always remaining faithful to the most famous outfits Barbie. Sharing a passion for Barbie and Ken and moves from pure student spirit, participants will parade on the catwalk and assume the role of Barbie for a memorable experience.
The evening will continue with a gala dinner in private with the presentation of the new dolls in the world of collectors, so that will wait to receive exclusive convention doll limited edition line of Barbie Fashion Model, designed by Robert Best, principal designer of Mattel USA.
After you have collected over the past few years, more than 45 thousand euro, donated entirely to charity, at the Italian Doll Convention will be organized a series of auctions in collaboration and support of SOS Children's Villages.
Starting Friday 16 May, ben 18 Bole one-of-a-Kind, will be auctioned on Ebay.it: The funds raised will be donated to this association, specifically chosen to help children in Italy and around the world.
A second time will be the charity raffle in aid of the charity organized Mariam Fraternity, non-profit organization that develops projects to support poor children and AIDS patients in Eritrea.
Sunday 1 June will open their doors to the public, who will have access to a trade show with free entry, to meet the needs of local and foreign collectors, presenting many innovations in the world of fashion doll.
A pleasant addition to this fourth edition will be the presence of the official Italian voice of Barbie, Emanuela Pacotto, and voice of Madeline Hatter, the daughter of the Mad Hatter's High Ever After, new line of fashion dolls Mattel.