Meet the Fashion Designer Behind Barbie's Iconic Outfits
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Carol Spencer, the author of “Dressing Barbie” who designed Barbie’s fashion for 35 years, talks about her affection for the doll she never outgrew.
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Meet the Fashion Designer Behind Barbie's Iconic Outfits
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Queen & Slim' designer styled Black History Month Barbies
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Meet the woman who designed Barbie's iconic outfits
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Meet Iris Apfel, the style icon who just turned 102: she's signed to the same modelling agency as Gigi Hadid, inspired a show at the Met, has fashion collabs with H&M –
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Meet Carol Spencer, the woman behind Barbie's iconic fashion
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Margot Robbie imitates Barbie for the film's promotional tour
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The mystery of Ken, the doll in Barbie's shadow who has spent 50 years in the closet, Culture
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Meet the Fashion Designer Behind Barbie's Iconic Outfits