Dressing Barbie: A Celebration of the Clothes That Made America's Favorite Doll and the Incredible Woman Behind Them

Dressing Barbie is a captivating book that celebrates the iconic Barbie doll and the talented woman behind her designs, Carol Spencer. With over 100 full-color photographs, it offers a glimpse into the best and most iconic Barbie looks from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. Spencer's career achievements include being the first designer to have her signature on the doll, the first to go on a signing tour, and the designer of the biggest-selling Barbie of all time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

A captivating celebration of the iconic fashion that defined America's beloved doll and the remarkable woman behind them, timed to the highly anticipated movie release of "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and directed by Greta Gerwig.

If you've ever had the pleasure of owning a Barbie doll or knowing someone who did, it's likely that Barbie was adorned in one of the thousands of stunning designs crafted by the legendary Carol Spencer during her unparalleled reign as a Barbie fashion designer, spanning over thirty-five remarkable years.

Illustrated with over 100 vibrant, full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images from Spencer's private archive, "Dressing Barbie" is a treasure trove of some of the most iconic and beloved Barbie looks from the early 1960s to the late 1990s.

In addition to sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the creation of these designs, Spencer takes readers on a nostalgic journey, reminiscing about her thrilling time at Mattel, working alongside legendary figures such as Ruth Handler, the visionary creator of Barbie, and Charlotte Johnson, the original Barbie designer. This book offers a comprehensive and intimate look into the world of the beloved doll, providing a full-fledged insiders' perspective.

Throughout her illustrious career, Spencer achieved numerous accolades. She holds the distinction of being the first designer to have her signature etched on the doll, the first to embark on a signing tour, the first to design a limited-edition Barbie for collectors, and the designer behind the most successful Barbie of all time. Now, as a member of the inner circle, Spencer unveils the fashion world of the quintessential California girl in a way never seen before.

Weight: 914g
Dimension: 330 x 203 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063310919