The final episode of our Barbie fashion history series explores Barbie's flowering into a fully fledged fashion icon in the 21st century and what that means in terms of diversity and representation for Barbie, in front of and behind the seams. ; Recommended Reading: Carol Spencer's Dressing Barbie Dan Savage's Ken Comes Out (1993)Barbie's Time Magazine Article (2016)Barbie's Style Instagram1985-2022 Well Known Designers of the Barbie DollsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy