Barbie and Ken Do London

It was a scene-and-a-half at Dover Street Market last night as Barbies and Kens as interpreted by Gareth Pugh, Roksanda Ilincic, and Danielle Scutt were unveiled to the public. It was a mash up of East End types, big-deal editors, super-bloggers, and young up-and-comers in the biz. Guests were treated to pink champagne and mini cupcakes with edible glitter toppings while they perused the racks of Barbie-infused items. The party became filled to brim quicker than two shakes of a lamb's tail, to the point that people waiting outside were only allowed in if people left, so one in for every one out quickly became the mantra at the door. Aside from all the Barbie and Ken mania, we chatted with Mandi Lennard, London's ultimate fashion publicist, who sported new pink locks dyed for the launch. Colin McDowell, one of the most respected fashion commentators of the day, described her to me once as having "such an eye," in terms of the clients she chooses to represent, and his words couldn't be truer. In chatting with Mandi, we found out that she has a blog on the site of major French boutique Colette. The blog is young and new, but is sure to spread like wildfire since what goes on in Mandi's head is so damn interesting. Be sure to support her and check it out!