Who among us didn’t dream of Barbie as a child?A plastic beauty with long blond hair was the most wonderful gift one could ever receive. Nowadays, there are many more dolls in stores. But Barbie has not lost her popularity – for almost 60 years. The first Barbie doll was created in 1959. She appeared before the public in a black and white swimsuit. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail, a tight short fringe in keeping with the fashion of the time, thin eyebrows, aggressive makeup and no smile – that’s how the glamorous doll looked. The author of the book “Barbie: The Icon. The Complete Encyclopedia” Massimiliano Capella tells not only about Barbie’s first appearance, but also about what influenced the doll’s appearance and style, which stars inspired designers, who Barbie’s lover was after Ken, about her friends and pets. And, of course, there are many beautiful illustrations. We have selected 10 amazing facts about Barbie and 10 beautiful illustrations from the book dedicated to the famous doll.

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