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1
1959
Barbie makes her official debut as “Teenage Fashion Barbie,” in a fabulous one-piece.
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2
1960
Accessorized with a sassy hat and her portfolio, “Fashion Designer Barbie” sashays onto the scene.
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3
1961
With her strapless black dress and long gloves, “Barbie Solo In The Spotlight” becomes one of the more glamorous dolls ever.
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4
1962
“Barbie Red Flair” debuts a new hairdo: an on-trend bubble style with volume that’ll rival her later ’80s looks.
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5
1963
In her “Career Girl” look, Barbie gets ready to stylishly take on office life. Back then, there were no casual Fridays, let alone casual any-days.
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6
1964
Barbie proves that a little black dress is timeless in this “Evening Wear” ensemble, accompanied by an equally formal Ken.
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7
1965
Though she’ll have many, many, many careers over the years, the most out-of-this-world one was her stint as “Astronaut Barbie.”
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8
1966
“Color Magic Barbie” takes to the beach and beyond in a fashionable romper with bold hues.
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9
1967
Like many other women during this decade, “Barbie Twist ‘n Turn” experiments with bangs.
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10
1968
“Talking Barbie” practically comes to life, thanks to a string in the back that, once pulled, prompts her to speak.
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Also 1968
Meet Barbie’s new friend—and one of the first Black dolls—Christie, who wears a cover-up in a very-’60s swirling print.
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12
1969-70
Another Barbie joins the “Twist ‘n Turn” series, this time with a perfect hair flip.
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13
1971
This is the year of the beachy doll we all know and love: “Malibu Barbie.”
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14
1972
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15
1973
“Surgeon Barbie” does her rounds, adding doctor to her ever-growing resume.
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16
1974
Though we’re surprised it took this long, Barbie takes the crown as “Miss America.”
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17
1975
It’s time to hit the slopes! “Olympic Skier Barbie” makes cold-weather gear look fabulous in a way only she can.
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18
1976
Dressed in a white bodysuit and tutu accented with a red ribbon, “Ballerina Barbie” becomes the inspiration for many a ballet class.
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1977
Though she’s been a model in every decade, the 1977 “Fashion Model Barbie” is a favorite for her colorful ensemble.
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1978
1977’s “Superstar Barbie” gets a partner in 1978’s velvet-and-satin-clad Ken.