Barbie’s long-term success reflects Mattel’s responsiveness and adaptability to the changing cultural and political discourse in society and around this doll. So how has the company done it?
‘Do you guys ever think about dying?’ screams Margot Robbie’s Barbie in the latest trailer.
A 25-year-old woman claims her life has changed for better after she spent over $100,000 to look like a real life Barbie doll
Directed by Greta Gerwig, the star-studded film Barbie is a satirical take on the patriarchy and women’s place in society. The film features Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in ritual roles as Barbie and Ken.Â
The film has been in works since 2016 and initially the role of Barbie was supposed to be played by Amy Schumer.
Every girl’s first best friend, the Barbie is now breaking stereotypes and honouring women through their personalised Barbies. Check out the latest Barbie here-
On having a doll modelled after her, Manasi Joshi feels that this kind of representation can have a positive impact on young children, especially young girls.
Mattel, the parent company of Barbies has introduced a new line of the much-loved dolls, based on the theme of self-care.
One of our favourite childhood toys is redecorated and how! On the 60th anniversary of Barbie, the makers released a new line of dolls to honour female role models globally, and Dipa Karmakar is on that list too! Barbie has always shown girls that they can be anything!! On the occasion of her 60th anniversary, I […]
The most loved and popular doll of our times, Barbie, turns sixty this year and is showing no signs of retiring or slowing down. While many of us may disapprove of how Barbie has always represented plastic perfect beauty, there is no denying that most girls of a certain age group would choose to own […]
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