Your delicate and detailed vintage Barbie clothing is, by definition, generally decades old. This fact makes proper care essential to keeping these tiny fashion treasures looking their best. So, whether you’ve collected a single prized outfit or an entire closet’s worth of garments from across the decades, knowing how to clean, store, and repair these… Read more »
Barbie has obviously always been a fashion icon. But she’s also been a mirror of the times. Her wardrobe has changed rapidly over the years to reflect the shifting social norms, evolution of women’s roles, and the styles that defined decades. That’s why vintage Barbie clothing offers more than just aesthetic value: it’s a record… Read more »
Every vintage Barbie clothing collector has felt that special kind of excitement that comes from identifying a rare original outfit. At the same time, reproductions—faithfully recreated by Mattel or third-party designers—offer their own appeal, giving more people access to classic looks without the higher price or fragility. But telling the difference between an original and… Read more »
For the past 65 years, Barbie’s wardrobe has always been more than just clothing. It’s been a reflection of style, culture, and the various times she’s lived through. For collectors and fans alike, vintage Barbie clothing represents fashion in miniature and a vivid timeline of American design and social trends. Whether you’re beginning your collection… Read more »
We always like to think of our societal icons in their prime. Take, for instance, Madonna. Would you rather think of her the way she looked in the 1980s or present day? If you’re like most people, you think of 80s Madonna, just like you have a specific picture in your mind for people like… Read more »
Barbie dolls can be worth a lot of money if you have certain ones. Take, for instance, the original Barbie from 1959. The first Barbie wore a black and white swimsuit, had a side ward glance with her eyes, and had her hair in a ponytail. If you have her in her original box, and… Read more »
If you saw the big hit movie Black Panther, you noticed that King T’Challa’s 16-year-old sister Shuri was presented as a confident, smart scientist. She’s just one character in today’s pop culture society that happens to be female and interested in science. There’s the female characters on The Big Bang Theory, one of whom is… Read more »
If you say the name “Barbie” in everyday conversation, there’s a good chance everyone will know exactly who and what you’re referring to: the iconic doll! There are certain icons in this world, both real and fictional, who only need one name and everyone in a room automatically knows who that is: Cher, Madonna, Beyonce,… Read more »
“Finally, a doll that looks more like me,” she said, as we strolled past the toy aisles in a giant store. “It’s about time!” Indeed, doll makers are waking up to the reality that not every girl or woman is stick-thin with blonde hair, blue eyes, big boobs, long legs, and hardly any waist. In… Read more »
If you were a little girl growing up in the 1970s chances are you or a girl you knew had a Malibu Barbie doll. “Sunset Malibu Barbie” pretty much defined Barbie throughout the 1970s. The beach blonde California girl with a twist ‘n turn waist came with an aqua blue nylon one-piece swimsuit, round lavender… Read more »
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