Barbie’s Influence on Modern Beauty Standards

When Ruth Handler noticed that the girls’ toy market was dominated by baby dolls, she was inspired to develop a 3D toy that “was about exploring the experience of being a grown woman”. Drawing on the appearance of Bild Lilli, a German comic strip character, Handler created the iconic Barbie doll we know today. Released […]

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