An Antiques Roadshow expert was shocked to see an original Barbie lookalike doll that comes with a complicated origin story.

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

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 ...

Kitty Perkins also revealed to People Magazine that she drew inspiration from the iconic musician Diana Ross when designing the dresses. According to the documentary, the first Black Barbie doll ...

Visitors can walk through a huge, human-scaled Barbie dream house that’s a re-creation of the 1979 plastic version. The ...

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.

To channel Barbie's black-and-white-stripped bathing ... The first evening dress designed for the Barbie doll, this sparkling, body-hugging number is such an iconic Barbie look that the brand ...

She added, “We have made significant strides since the first Black Barbie doll in 1980, and I’m proud to say Barbie continues to represent the broadest range of stories, careers, and ...

In 2025, Barbie is also celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll, designed by trailblazer Kitty Black Perkins. Before the iconic Black Barbie debuted in 1980, characters ...

Margot Robbie arrived at the 2024 SAG Awards red carpet in a black Schiaparelli Couture mini dress accented by a ... of outfits inspired by the Barbie doll herself. Working closely with her ...

engaging dress-up opportunities, interactive elements and more. The “Barbie Superstar Era” exhibit will feature trailblazing and representative dolls, including Black Barbie, Hispanic Barbie ...