When the very first Barbie doll rolled out in 1959, sporting a black-and-white swimsuit and chic sunglasses, it immediately made a statement on the feminine ideal. She’s blonde! She’s thin! She’s fashionable! But first and foremost, Barbie is an idea. That idea evolved with the times as Barbie ditched the swimsuit to become a career woman with over 200 jobs and thousands more outfits.
