Lagueria Davis hates dolls. At least that's what the ... Black Perkins, who designed Black Barbie's ruby, high-slit dress, says she drew inspiration from Diana Ross' showstopping looks.

Up until this point, very few Black dolls were available for ... 8 Things You Never Knew About Barbie's Wardrobe, According to the People Who Dress Her (Exclusive) Mattel has continued to release ...

Kitty Perkins also revealed to People Magazine that she drew inspiration from the iconic musician Diana Ross when designing the dresses. According to the documentary, the first Black Barbie doll ...

The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half ... Fashion-forward yet nostalgic, the doll wears a striking red off-shoulder dress inspired by the original 1980 design. Gold accessories, including ...

In her classic black and white knit swimsuit ... is all smiles as she poses with two “Bubblecut” Barbie dolls, each wearing a dress and gloves in Miami, Florida in 1965.

NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion University's Barry Art Museum's "Out of the Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective" exhibit examines the design history of the world’s most iconic doll. On March 7, the new ...

In 2025, Barbie is also celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll, designed by trailblazer Kitty Black Perkins. Before the iconic Black Barbie debuted in 1980, characters ...

To channel Barbie's black-and-white-stripped bathing ... The first evening dress designed for the Barbie doll, this sparkling, body-hugging number is such an iconic Barbie look that the brand ...

She added, “We have made significant strides since the first Black Barbie doll in 1980, and I’m proud to say Barbie continues to represent the broadest range of stories, careers, and ...

Dressed in a TV-friendly black and white bathing suit, the new doll in makeup and trendy hairdo became an instant hit, appealing to millions of young girls who demanded Barbie for their birthdays ...

Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year ... off and try to put on a new dress. It’s a blue summery frock, cinched tightly at the waist with a black ribbon. I try to tug it over her ...

Barbie is letting "You Create" your own doll for the first-time ever. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Barbie Basics, a line of collector's edition Barbie dolls, the dollmaker is releasing a ...