Items13The creator’s order
  1. 1BarbieBarbieBarbie No. 1 in the striped swimsuit, 1959 The look that started it all: a strapless black and white striped one-piece with black open-toe heels, worn by the teenage fashion model doll Mattel launched at the New York toy fair in 1959. A swimsuit was a clever opening outfit, because it presented…0
  2. 2BarbieBarbieSolo in the Spotlight, 1960 Barbie's nightclub-singer ensemble is pure grown-up glamour: a skin-tight black glitter knit gown that flows into a frill of tulle at the hem, a single red satin rose, long black gloves, a crystal bead necklace, a pink chiffon scarf and a silvery microphone stand. Sold…0
  3. 3BarbieBarbieTwist 'n Turn Barbie, 1967 The doll that brought Barbie into the youthquake. Released with the first Mod dolls in 1967, she had a waist that twisted, bendable legs and rooted eyelashes, and her wardrobe was given a total makeover to match the short, bright styles of the decade. Collectors still…0
  4. 4BarbieBarbieMalibu Barbie, 1971 The California beach girl swapped couture poise for a golden tan, a bright smile and easy swimwear, and in doing so she matched the relaxed, sun-seeking mood of the early 1970s far better than the gowns of the decade before. Mattel says she introduced the first deeply tanned…0
  5. 5BarbieBarbieSuperstar Barbie, 1977 If you picture Barbie as pink, sparkly showbiz glamour, this is largely the doll responsible. Superstar Barbie arrived at the height of disco with long flowing hair, a dazzling smile and glamorous evening styling made for a night out, and Mattel credits her with defining the…0
  6. 6BarbieBarbieBlack Barbie, 1980 Designed by Kitty Black Perkins, this was the first Black Barbie. Earlier diverse dolls in Barbie's world had been sidekicks; this one was Barbie herself. She wore a long, lustrous disco-style red dress with a gold collar and loose-curled natural hair, an evening look every bit…0
  7. 7BarbieBarbieOscar de la Renta fashions for Barbie, 1985 The first time a fashion designer collaborated with Mattel on Barbie. Four of de la Renta's signature pieces were shrunk from his collection into play-size versions, though he did not make them himself: Mattel designer Carol Spencer created the designs…0
  8. 8BarbieBarbieDay-to-Night Barbie, 1985 The power-dressing doll of the 1980s. Her soft pink suit came with a hat, briefcase and calculator, and it transformed into a shirred skirt evening look, so one outfit took her from the office to a party. Mattel presents her as a celebration of that era's workplace…0
  9. 9BarbieBarbieBob Mackie Gold Barbie, 1990 Bob Mackie's first creation for Mattel was a limited edition Gold Barbie with a long ponytail, a midriff-baring top, a skirt of golden sequins and a feather boa. Unlike designers who only approved adaptations, Mackie had his own people do the beading and make the…0
  10. 10Totally Hair BarbieTotally Hair BarbieThe best-selling Barbie doll ever, according to Guinness World Records, with more than 10 million sold worldwide since its release in 1992. The draw was extremely long hair made for styling, worn with a bright minidress that sums up early-1990s colour. If any single doll explains why Barbie's look…0