Before Rocawear, Phat Farm, and Fubu, Cross Colours was the streetwear brand of choice for hip hop heads. Created by Carl Jones, a graduate of Otis Parson's School of Design, the clothes were without prejudice and appealed to anyone with a penchant for bright colors and an understanding of political and social messages.
The "Julia" Barbie, based on Diahann Carroll and her sitcom of the same name...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Barbie based, of course, on the legendary dance company...
Pepper Barbie, one of several created as part of a collection by renowned African-American designer Byron Lars. Like Marie Antoinette meets Pam Grier--all kinds of fierce...
Diana Ross Barbie by Bob Mackie, for which Ms. Ross provided an actual face sculpt...
And Hard Rock Cafe Barbie, who's screaming for a matching Lenny Kravitz Ken doll ;-).
Alexander Wang, Betsey Johnson, Tracy Reese, Catherine Malandrino, Baby Phat, Diane von Furstenburg, and Michael Kors are just *some* of the 50+ designers who will outfit Ms. B at her own special runway show in the tents at Bryant Park on Saturday, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. during New York Fashion Week...and you and a friend can be there to see it all, courtesy of our friends at American Express!
AmEx will give two seats to Barbie's 50th Anniversary Runway Show to one lucky Fashion Bomb reader!
Courtney from New Jersey is headed to the tents for guessing correctly that Barbie's real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts! Thanks to everyone who played!
The eponymous B. (real name Barbara) evolved from model to multi-hyphenate style mogul with her über-successful line of restaurants, home interiors, style manuals, and jewelry. 
In addition, Ms. Smith is a spokesperson for several top national brands, and is frequently seen on NBC's "Today" Show, "Good Morning America," and "The View," in addition to her own show, "B. Smith with Style," which is now broadcast on TV One.
I've been to her restaurant here in NY and must say the food is the truth.
Learn more about the divine B. at BSmith.com!
~Adriana
Ms. Smith, who appeared in campaigns for Chanel, Versace, and Norma Kamali among others, also graced the pages of Vogue, ELLE, Ebony, and Cosmopolitan, just to name a few. Toukie's history-making mannequin was crafted in 1978, the same year she won the Bloomingdale's Model of the Year award.
...a rich cream moisturizer fragranced with fresh cut roses, honey, almond, anise and banana. Yum!
Fashion Bombshell Dionne was the first to correctly guess that Toukie Smith is the sister of iconic designer Willi Smith, who's received his own Fashion Bomb tribute. Dionne, third from left in the strapless dress, cites Tracy Reese as the black fashionista she receives inspiration from because, "She takes into account the female body when designing and creates something that is not only timeless, but also truly special. To me she is THE quintessential fashion bomb!" And she's even wearing a Tracy Reese frock in her pic-- loves it!
Very few women can manage to be as poised *and* sizzling hot as Lena Horne was in her day. With a penchant for coyly demure necklines and super-sexy silhouettes, this timeless siren was known as much for her beauty as for her professionalism, class, and talent. While the Brooklyn native certainly made history as the first African-American singer to sign with MGM, it was also her style that made me sit up and take notice.
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