Ruth Handler, the woman behind the iconic Barbie doll that grew shadows of war and the world economic crisis,.
Due to Barbara’s daughter playing with a paper doll, that inspired Handler, which led to the conception of Barbie in 1959.
Barbie creators developed softer-looking eyes, enhanced makeup, fewer eyebrows, and a blue iris for the first time. Now the original 1960s Barbie is valued at $27.450.
Expanding Barbie into Different Ethnicities & International Markets in the Early 1980s
Barbie’s ethnicity: Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler and manufactured by entertainment company Mattel. The Barbie doll was based on the German Bild Lililli doll, which the handler purchased while in Europe.
Barbie is sold in 150 countries worldwide, which makes it the top-selling doll globally. There are over a million Barbie dolls in different types, including curvy, tall, and petite.
The 1990s: Technological Advances and Special Editions
[Barbie]—air force-star’ strippes.
[Barbie] evening sparkle.
[Barbie] party sensation.
Are the dolls that came out in the early 1990s.
Pink splendor Barbie was the most expensive doll due to its worth of about $530 in the 1996s.
And the most-sold Barbie doll was the Totally Hair Barbie in 1992. Although there was most of selling dolls , the black dolls consistently cost more than the white version
Embracing Diversity: Exploring the 2000s New Body Types and Other Trends
Barbie introduced 3 body types, including curvy tall and petite.
Jewerly Girl Barbie was the most popular among other 2000s Barbie dolls.
CULTURE AND SOCIAL IMPACT IN 2010s-2020s
By serving as snapshots of twentieth-century popular culture and trends.
Through inspiring girls to dream about new possibilities for themselves, Barbie’s iconic culture. In 2001, the first Barbie was launched ( Barbie in the nutcracker) and so 42 animated films and streaming tv shows