Barbie: The Story Behind the Doll

Launched in 1959, Barbie is far more than a doll. Created by Ruth Handler, she became a global icon by selling not just a toy, but an idea: infinite futures. Celebrated and criticized in equal measure, Barbie has mirrored and challenged society’s norms for decades. Reinvented through diversity and cultural shifts, she remains a powerful symbol of how ideals, identity, and consumer dreams evolve over time.