Dressing Barbie: Meet the designer who created a miniature fashion icon
By Nicole Mowbray, CNN(CNN) — From carefully coordinated all-pink looks, to opulent evening outfits made in partnership with Oscar de la Renta, it’s no secret Barbie has long been one of the most
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The Chic Octogenarian Behind Barbie's Best Looks - The New York Times
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The Inspiration Behind Margot Robbie's Outfits for the Barbie Movie Press Tour and Premiere
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In 1963, she left Minneapolis for Mattel. She designed Barbie clothes for 35 years
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Barbie Turns 50 Fashion Show
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Barbie Has a New Body Cover Story
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Barbie: How Designer Bob Mackie Made Her a Fashion Icon – The Hollywood Reporter
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Dressing Barbie: An interview with author and designer Carol Spencer - The Washington Post
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Barbie® Be A Fashion Designer Kit
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In 1963, she left Minneapolis for Mattel. She designed Barbie clothes for 35 years
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Barbie: Barbiecore: Here's what Barbie's costume designer said on pink-infused fashion and how to improve it - The Economic Times
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