Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year history–and what it says about American beauty ideals Part 1 Barbie’s dress won’t fit. I’m sitting in a bright pink room at Mattel’s ...

The first Barbie sold in 1959 had one outfit: a black-and-white-striped one-piece swimsuit. Her hair came in blonde or brunette, but her eyes came in only one direction: glancing coyly to the side.

Barbie is letting "You Create" your own doll ... three interchangeable wigs and three universal outfits, shoes and accessories to create more than one custom creation. The "You Create" kits ...