Barbie
Barbie is an iconic fashion doll created by Mattel and first introduced on March 9, 1959. Named after Ruth Handler’s daughter Barbara, she was designed as a teenage fashion model who could inspire girls to imagine any future they wanted. Over the decades, Barbie has evolved from a single blonde in a black-and-white swimsuit into a global cultural phenomenon with thousands of looks, careers, and diverse body types, skin tones, and hairstyles. She has represented everything from astronaut and president to chef, engineer, and Olympic athlete, encouraging creativity, ambition, and self-expression. Today, Barbie remains one of the best-selling toys in history and continues to spark imagination in children and collectors worldwide.
About Barbie
Barbie is an iconic fashion doll created by Mattel and first introduced on March 9, 1959. Named after Ruth Handler’s daughter Barbara, she was designed as a teenage fashion model who could inspire girls to imagine any future they wanted. Over the decades, Barbie has evolved from a single blonde in a black-and-white swimsuit into a global cultura...Read more