What makes the Barbie doll so significant? Over one billion dolls have been sold. When she was created by Ruth Handler, the intention was for little girls to realize they have choices through the doll. Barbie is nearing 60 years old next year. She's gone through 150 careers, and run for president 6 times. She's had over 40 pets. Her clothes were designed by Mattel's fashion designer Charlotte Johnson.
The range of Barbie branded goods is extensive and includes books, apparel, cosmetics and video games. She's a supporting character in the Pixar films Toy Story 2 and 3.
Andy Warhol's painting of Barbie sold for $1.1 million in 2015. BillyBoy* (his name has an asterisk) was a close friend of Warhol's and owned the portrait. The portrait of Barbie was a testament to BillyBoy*'s love of Barbie. He owned tens of thousands of the dolls. In 1984, Billyboy*'s collection was dressed by the famous fashion designers of the day and toured France. The bbc news story on BillyBoy* is here.
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