The document summarizes the history and impact of Barbie, an iconic American toy. In her over 50 year history, Barbie has had over 100 careers, been dressed by 70 famous fashion designers, and represented 50 nationalities. She pioneered concepts like the working woman and female astronaut. Though often criticized for unrealistic body proportions, Barbie also empowered girls to imagine themselves as independent career women pursuing their dreams. She remains one of the most successful and recognizable toys worldwide.

1. The wonder of
An American Icon

2. Who is she?
• run for president four times
• a total of 108 careers
• cared for 50 pets
• starred in 14 direct-to-DVD movies
• outfitted by 70 famous fashion designers
• represented 50 nationalities
• On March 9, 2009,celebrated 50th birthday

4. ~ Attractive and popular
~ Has no brain.

5. “ I wanna be Barbie
–
that bitch has
everything...”
Cindy Jackson
(1955- )
~ $100,000 +
~ 20 plastic surgery operations

6. Amazing outfits designed
by > 70 fabulous names in
fashion
1 billion pairs of the most
to-die-for shoes.
Looks–oriented lifestyle

7. "Barbie doll has been a cherished fashion
phenomenon for five decades, so it was
exciting to be able to dress her in one of my
signature gowns." -- Monique Lhuillier
~ "Barbie was a dream client
because she doesn't have a husband
to rein in the fantasy
or tone down the glamour.“
~ As a model / muse.
~ From Calvin to Cartier,
Gucci to Galliano,
Versace to Vera

8. An Artifact Of Female Representation.
She MIMICS the female form
She FUNCTIONS AS a tool for self-imagining
She REPRESENTS a confident and
independent woman with an amazing
ability to have fun while remaining
glamorous.
CAREER , SINGLE and FASHIONABLE .

9. The very first Barbie® doll -- 1959
ponytail hairstyle
too-cool shades
golden hoop earrings
black-and-white striped
bathing suit
open-toed shoes

10. 1960s
• 1961 -- first boyfriend, • 1963--The first female
Ken astronaut, Russian

11. 1970s Travel, Nature, Sports
1971
1975

12. 1980s
• 1986 -- her own band–
Barbie and the Rockers™
• 1989 -- joined the Army

13. 1990s
• 1992: Inspired
• ran for the Oval Office
for the first time.
• Ferraro 费拉罗
• a Democratic politician
• the first female Vice
Presidential candidate

14. 1992
• Totally Hair™
• the best-selling
• the longest hair
• 10.5inches=26.67cm

15. 2000s
• 2004 -- celebrity power couples, • 2008 -- a collection of
make up and break up
• broke up with Ken, 43years eco-friendly accessories
• Valentine’s Day

18. Thank You
For
Your Attention 