A beautifully designed coffee table book celebrating the one and only Barbie™ This official
Mattel book celebrates the life and contributions of Barbie. With hundreds of images and
sections ranging from Style Icon Barbie Evolution and Fashion as well as a detailed timeline
and a section of factoids and tidbits this gorgeous book will please Barbie aficionados while
also rewarding casual fans. Pop icon fashion muse and role model Barbara Millicent
Roberts—known to the world simply as “Barbie”—continues to fascinate generations worldwide.
Since her introduction in 1959 she has constantly evolved to embrace the changing times
becoming increasingly inclusive and representative of women today. Barbie: The Celebration of
an Icon charmingly explores the social and aesthetic trends that Barbie has embodied from the
1950s to present day in areas including fashion society art and costume. As the
introduction by author curator and museum director Massimiliano Capella notes: In the year
she turns sixty-five (2024) Barbie continues her transformations and evolutions progressing
with the times ever faithful to her intrinsic nature as a fashion icon but increasingly
inclusive keenly attentive to social and global themes and issues such as diversity and
gender equality true to her longtime motto timelier than ever: “You can be anything.” A
companion book dedicated to Ken will follow in 2025.
