Barbie from the company Mattel - one of the mostrecognizable and popular toys on the planet. All the girls dream of having a collection of these dolls, yes that the girls - from Barbie are crazy even mom! This refined doll was not only the best girlfriend for billions of children, but also turned into a real style icon. "She is a miracle," the cult fashion designer Christian Lacroix said about Barbie. - An eternal miracle and the very embodiment of fashion: always step in step with the latest ideas. She herself gives inspiration, it is a symbol of energy, and therefore, a symbol of life. "It's hard to believe, but today the beauty of Barbie is 59 years old! The first doll was released in 1959, and since then it has been constantly changing, reflecting the taste and style of the historical period in which he lives. It was in Barbie that the aesthetic and cultural transformations that took place in more than half a century of its existence were manifested.Photo:Getty ImagesDid you know that Barbie has an official, albeit fictional, biography? Here are some interesting facts about the doll:— her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts;— according to the first version, Barbie was born in the small town of Willows, Wisconsin, USA. But when the "urban" Generation Girls series was released in the 90s, everyone began to say that the doll's birthplace was New York;— the parents of this beauty are George and Margaret Roberts;— Barbie's boyfriend, popularly known as Ken, also has the full name Ken Carson. The couple met in 1961 and were inseparable for a long time. However, the relationship crisis did not spare even the dolls: in 2004, Ken and Barbie broke up. The reason was banal: Mattel temporarily suspended production of Ken;— the sweet couple was separated for about two years until Mattel reunited Ken and Barbie again. True, they never got married, preferring free relationships. In addition, Mattel regularly produces Barbie - celebrity lookalikes. See the most interesting stars and their doll clones in our photo selection.

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