A colorful collection of Barbie dolls with different hairstyles, skin tones, and outfits captures the Barbie comeback and the doll's evolving fashion identity.

The Barbie Comeback: How the Iconic Doll Is Winning Hearts Again

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In July 2023, a giant Barbie appeared to step out of her pink box beside Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, towering over the city in a striped... Continue reading

01 Aug

A collection of Barbie dolls with diverse skin tones, hairstyles, and black outfits highlights the Barbie Effect and its connection to fashion and beauty standards.

Fashion History

The Barbie Effect: How the Iconic Doll Shaped Global Fashion

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Before Barbie had a wardrobe full of pink dresses, designer handbags, and glamorous evening gowns, she had a black-and-white striped swimsuit. When Ruth Handler introduced... Continue reading

01 Aug

Fashion History

The Timeless Elegance of Chanel’s Little Black Dress

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In October 1926, Vogue published an illustration of a simple black dress by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and compared it to a Ford automobile. It was... Continue reading

27 Jul