Earlier this week, Moschino debuted a limited-edition Barbie clad in the house’s signature logo belts and paint leather suiting. The run of about 700 dolls sold out less than an hour after they went on sale on Tuesday. And while it’s none too hard to figure out why Moschino fans would queue up to get their hands on the chic dolls—they were priced at the accessible sum of $150, after all—it’s somewhat surprising to see them already listed on eBay for prices in the $400 to $800 range.
The moral of the story is not only that no cult-favorite collaboration is immune to the aftermarket, but also that fashion world Barbies are items with immense aftermarket value. One pass over the Barbie listings on eBay will prove that designer collaborations are among the highest-valued dolls out there: A Karl Lagerfeld version, complete with the designer’s high collar and silvery mane, is currently fetching about $4,000, while a very rare 1998 Vivienne Westwood edition is in the $2,800 range. So while others invest in vintage Birkins, you may want to consider charging your plastic for a little plastic in return.
SOURCES:VOGUE
