After Mattel’s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of ...

Among those changes is the first major redesign of the doll from 1967, which brought it up to date with contemporary fashion, complete with an English friend, Stacey, marketed as “Barbie’s ...

In addition to portraying some physical characteristics of a person with Down’s syndrome, the Barbie’s clothing and accessories carry special meaning. Hong Kong dance academy provides arts ...