August 5, 2023 • 56 mins
The final episode of our Barbie fashion history series explores Barbie's flowering into a fully fledged fashion icon in the 21st century and what that means in terms of diversity and representation for Barbie, in front of and behind the seams. ;
Recommended Reading:
Carol Spencer's Dressing Barbie
Dan Savage's Ken Comes Out (1993)
Barbie's Time Magazine Article (2016)
Barbie's Style Instagram
1985-2022 Well Known Designers of the Barbie Dolls
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