Fashion fans out there? This is a great game for just that, fashion design. Design cheerleading wear to futuristic clothes in New York, Paris and really anywhere. Barbie Fashion Show was developed by Digital Domain and published by Mattel Media in 1996 for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. When players are in their design studio for the first time a lady will come in and ask if they are Barbie. She will ask if the player is a fashion designer, then she will say her name. That lady in the green dress is Cookie McFarlane; she is a famous fashion designer! She will ask if the player wants to do a fashion show for her.
Get Ready for the Show
The Player’s first show will be “School Spirit”. After designing the cool and cute clothing and choosing all the models it’s off to the stage! When the player is there, they get to choose the decorations, background, music, lights and the moves that the models will be doing. After they have done that it’s time to see the show up close. Players can take six pictures of the models to put into a scrapbook. Gamers will have to do 2 more shows in the old studio before Cookie will arrive to take them to New York City.
Take It to the Big City
Once in New York, players will have to make 4 outfits and choose 4 models! After 3 fashion shows, they will head to Paris. In Paris they will create a wedding theme, a futuristic theme and a spring collection! When the player is finished with all of those designs, they will be awarded designer of the year! Cookie will then provide some ideas to make new fashion shows like a prom night or a safari. However, players will have to use the patterns she provided earlier in the game. Unfortunately, Barbie’s Fashion Show doesn’t allow players to create their own patterns.
Designing in Barbie Fashion Show
When at the design table be sure to use the Eraser if the player just wants a certain part to be erased. Never push the trash button for that only if they want to get rid of all the color of one clothing item. If the hanger button is pressed Barbie will be wearing the clothes. It will take the player out of the design table, but all of their designs will be saved so to get back just click the design table again. Players can choose different patterns and stickers for every design but can only choose a couple of shirts and pants it can’t be just any kind. Then choose out of 5 different models to wear the clothing, players can also pick their shoes and hairstyle.
Last Thoughts
The game is really easy for kids who don’t know how to read because all of it is speech driven! But kids aged 5-7 might have a hard time coloring some of the designs. To get small accessory items such as belts of different colors, you have to use the Paintbrush tool to color inside it, which can be difficult for younger kids. Overall, this game deserves a 10/10 for creativity and sense of style.