Barbie turns 65: How the iconic doll secured her place in fashion history
Barbie has always been a trend-setter. By Yolanthe Fawehinmi.
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Barbie has always been a trend-setter. By Yolanthe Fawehinmi.
Ruth Handler first introduced the pint-sized plastic doll to the world at a Toy Fair in New York City on March 9 1959.
Barbie, best-selling toy and fashion icon, made her global debut at the North American International Toy Fair in New York City on this day in history, March 9, 1959.
Despite turning 65 on March 9, the famous doll is still one of the most popular toys on the market, and if you have some of her previous merchandise you could be sitting on a fortune