But Black Barbie wasn’t just a sales success for Mattel ... per the Greenville News. She made dress patterns from old newspapers and began to create her own outfits as a young girl.

Robbie went full Hollywood glam as she attended the Los Angeles premiere of Barbie on July 9. She sparkled in a black sequin dress that was an exact replica of the 1960s Barbie’s Solo in the ...

The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half a century ... Fashion-forward yet nostalgic, the doll wears a striking red off-shoulder dress inspired by the original 1980 design.

"This is a Barbie from 1964 and Ruth Handler said it was her favorite.” For that appearance, she wore a black strapless dress and sheer cape with a bow at the neckline by Prada. Her look was ...

The doll's anniversary look pays tribute to its original design created by Kitty Black Perkins. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition ...

Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year ... off and try to put on a new dress. It’s a blue summery frock, cinched tightly at the waist with a black ribbon. I try to tug it over her ...

In her classic black and white knit swimsuit ... is all smiles as she poses with two “Bubblecut” Barbie dolls, each wearing a dress and gloves in Miami, Florida in 1965.