The evolution of Barbie

A new exhibition in Paris pays tribute to the iconic doll's many incarnations and cultural influence

by The Week team

April 13, 2016

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Compilation photo: Barbie, 1959

Bubble Cut Barbie, 1962

Ruth Handler

1960

The World of Barbie

(Mattel)

Compilation photo: 1960's Barbie and Ken

1970's Barbie and Ken

Co-founders of Mattel, Ruth and Elliot Handler

1960

Barbie by Andy Warhol

1985

Star Trek Barbie and Ken

1996

Compilation photo: Flight Attendant Barbie, 1961

Career Girl Barbie, 1963

Grease Barbie

1996

Making of Mattel

(Mattel)

Mad Men Barbie, 2010

Lagerfeld Barbie, 2014

Moschino Barbie

2015

Making of Mattel

(Mattel)**To see more from this collection, visit Les Arts Decoratifs in Paris through September 2016**

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