Barbie Team Pays Tribute To Designers Mario Paglino And Gianni Grossi; Mourn Tragic Loss With Heartfelt Post

Famous Barbie designers Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi died in a car crash on July 27 in Italy. The accident happened on the A4 highway between Novara Est and Marcallo Mesero. They were travelling with their friend, Amodio Giurn, when another car entered the road from the wrong direction.

Barbie Designers Mario and Gianni Pass Away

Sadly, Amodio and the other driver, Egidio Ceriano, also died. Amodio’s wife was the only person who survived. On July 28, Barbie’s official social media shared a heartfelt tribute to Mario and Gianni. It said they were not only talented designers but also lifelong Barbie fans whose work became masterpieces. Their energy and kindness made a lasting impact.

The Barbie team said the couple brought joy to every event they attended, like the Italian Doll Convention and doll shows around the world. They often donated their dolls to raise money for charity.

The tribute ended with a message of deep gratitude, saying, “Barbie is better because they loved the brand.” The post was captioned, “Mario and Gianni, you will be missed.”

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About Mario Paglino And Gianni Grossi

Mario and Gianni were more than business partners — they were also a couple. In 1999, they started their company, Magia2000, to design and sell custom Barbie dolls. Their passion for fashion dolls led them to start the Italian Doll Convention. They also worked on Italy’s “Barbie The Icon” exhibition. Magia2000 created Barbie tributes to stars like Cher, Victoria Beckham, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Their biggest inspiration, though, was always Madonna. One of their latest creations was based on Andy Warhol’s famous artwork of Marilyn Monroe.

Mario and Gianni’s creativity and love for Barbie touched fans all over the world. Their legacy will live on through their beautiful work.

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