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Inspired by a German ‘exhibitionist and floozy’ and reviled by generations of feminists, Barbie now synonymises more than a child’s doll
Although Barbie is a pink and positive brand on the surface, there are some deeply disturbing facts about the dolls that date back to the 1940s - long before Greta Gerwig's movie
Acclaimed designer Bob Mackie created memorable outfits for Judy Garland, Diana Ross and Marilyn Monroe, but perhaps his greatest muse was Barbie.
For one, Barbie was inspired by a German doll of a high-class call girl.
Barbie is the best-selling doll on the planet, with more than one billion sold worldwide since her debut in 1959.