Barbie: Style. Inspiration. Legacy.: The Authorized Story of Barbie, Fashion and Culture
About this ebook
She is a global icon of style and culture, a timeless symbol of empowerment and identity.
In this breathtaking slipcased hardback book - officially authorized by Mattel and including exclusive archive material - Barbie's fashion and legacy is celebrated across more than 400 stunning pages.
Exploring fifty iconic dolls from Barbie's near-seventy-year history, Barbie: Style. Inspiration. Legacy. shows how a seemingly simple doll was both muse and mirror for designers such as Dior, Balenciaga, Bob Mackie and Vera Wang - and how her changing style shaped fashion history and reflected social change.
From the couture elegance of the 1950s to the sun-soaked freedom of 1970s Malibu Barbie, and from the power dressing 1980s Day to Night Barbie to the diversity embodied by Black Barbie and the cultural traditions of the recent Día de Muertos Barbie, celebrate the enduring legacy of a global icon in this landmark authorized book.
About the author
Úrsula Carranza is a Fashion and Beauty Director and style journalist. She holds a masters in journalism from the Universitat de Barcelona and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. A former style and beauty writer for Time Inc. she is Fashion and Beauty Director for People en Español. She lives in New York.
Mattel (Author)
Mattel, Inc. is a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, including Barbie.
