Barbie is in her mid-60s & still going strong, but she's not an antique yet. Pull back the pink curtain & discover the history of a cultural touchstone.
After Mattel’s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.
Stanley decided to join with Barbie to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the doll in 1959 ... Barbie’s black and white swimsuit, the ‘60s Turn ‘N Twist inspired by the retro ‘60s Barbie ...