Barbie is reputed to be a true fashionista. However, one essential element of her wardrobe is often overlooked: her shoes. Private collector Yvonne van Aarle focuses precisely on Barbie's shoes. For years, she has been collecting the shoes of the popular doll. This led to a very extensive collection of thousands of different Barbie shoes. From the Dutch clog to roller skates, from slippers to true designer boots by Christian Louboutin. You name it, Barbie has one.
The Spotlight cabinet displays a small sample of this rich private collection. The mini-exhibition shows the development of Barbie and her shoes over time. After all, shoes are important carriers of identity. They can show where someone comes from, like the aforementioned Dutch wooden shoe, what music someone likes, like the Barbie inspired by David Bowie, and what someone's age is. One thing is certain: Barbie always moves with the times and reflects social changes. Â Â
