You may know a thing or two about Barbie® doll’s family and famous friends, but did you know her godfather is one of the most sought after designers in the world? And while Barbie® doesn’t like to brag, we’re giddy with excitement, and feel the need to gossip…

So who is Barbie® doll’s benevolent godfather? Here are a few hints:

He’s French. His sexy shoes adorn European princesses and A-list celebrities (think sky high heel and signature red sole). And now, he’s bringing his whimsical vision, love of stylish stilettos, and dramatic fashion to his new muse, a.k.a. Barbie®.

If you guessed shoe designer extraordinaire Christian Louboutin, you would be right!

Christian has designed not one, but three extraordinary dolls, the first debuting later this year (keep reading to find out how YOU can be one of the first in line to get the doll!). Barbie “traveled” to Paris to visit Christian for a year, exploring his favorite places and experiencing his fashion-filled life. Lucky for us, Barbie documents the experience in a gorgeous 2010 souvenir calendar diary, complete with stunning photography and colorful commentary of her French adventures. (You’ll have the opportunity to purchase one of these calendar diaries very soon!)

And did we mention Barbie® receives a complete head-to-toe Parisian makeover, as envisioned by Christian? Inspired by legendary beauties such as Nefertiti and Marilyn Monroe, Barbie® goes ultra modern glam with sleek makeup, a fiery red mane of luscious locks and – of course – four pairs of Christian Louboutin designed shoes (complete with miniature shoe boxes and cloth shoe bags!). What more could a girl want?!

So how can you get your hands on one of the very first must-have dolls, debuting later this year?

The only way to be in the know about when the doll goes on sale in the BarbieCollector.com online shop is to get on the VIP Pre-Sale list. Once you’re on the list, you’ll get an email alert when the first Barbie® by Christian Louboutin doll in the series goes on sale (soon!). This gives YOU one of the first opportunities to purchase the doll. PLUS, purchasing this doll gives you priority access to the VIP Pre-Sale list for the second Barbie® by Christian Louboutin doll, coming early next year.

Remember that souvenir calendar diary we mentioned earlier? Well it’s included with every one of the first Barbie® by Christian Louboutin dolls, which means that you’ll be among the first to get your hands on the exquisitely photographed calendar diary. But you’ll only be one of the first if you’re on the VIP Pre-Sale List and you respond to our email notification! (The calendar will also be available for separate purchase when the doll goes on sale later in November.)

Only 2,400 of the first Barbie® by Christian Louboutin dolls will be available for purchase for just $150 in the online shop and in the catalog. There are only 7,700 produced worldwide.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to purchase one of the first Barbie® by Christian Louboutin dolls in the series. Sign up for the VIP Pre-Sale list now. When you do, you’re guaranteed an opportunity to purchase the doll when it goes on sale. But that’s not all! You MUST watch your email inbox closely for our sale date and instructions. If you do not purchase the doll during our 24-hour pre-sale opportunity, you will forfeit your spot on the VIP Pre-Sale list. (And if you don’t sign up on the list, you won’t get notified of her availability until it’s potentially too late!)

Pre-sale VIP list is now closed. Check back in November for Barbie by Christian Louboutin availability updates.