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Barbie: Fashion, career, and cultural evolution of the doll who's been everything for six decades. Hardcover – October 1, 2024

by Massimiliano Capella (Author), Sylvia Adrian Notini (Contributor)
4.8 out of 5 stars (55)
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A beautifully designed coffee table book celebrating the one and only Barbie™

This official Mattel book celebrates the life and contributions of Barbie. With hundreds of images and sections ranging from Style Icon, Barbie Evolution, and Fashion as well as a detailed timeline and a section of factoids and tidbits, this gorgeous book will please Barbie aficionados while also rewarding casual fans.

Pop icon, fashion muse, and role model Barbara Millicent Roberts—known to the world simply as “Barbie”—continues to fascinate generations worldwide. Since her introduction in 1959, she has constantly evolved to embrace the changing times, becoming increasingly inclusive and representative of women today.

Barbie: The Celebration of an Icon charmingly explores the social and aesthetic trends that Barbie has embodied from the 1950s to present day in areas including fashion, society, art, and costume.

As the introduction by author, curator, and museum director Massimiliano Capella notes: In the year she turns sixty-five (2024), Barbie continues her transformations and evolutions, progressing with the times, ever faithful to her intrinsic nature as a fashion icon, but increasingly inclusive, keenly attentive to social and global themes and issues, such as diversity and gender equality, true to her longtime motto, timelier than ever: “You can be anything.”

A companion book dedicated to Ken will follow in 2025.
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Author, curator, and museum director Massimiliano Capella particularly explores the relationship between visual arts and fashion, creating unprecedented events that combine clothes and costumes with works of art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cernunnos
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419778765
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419778766
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.15 x 1 x 12.95 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #145,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (55)

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This is an incredible addition to my Barbie collection. It is also a great backdrop for my fashionistas, full of so much Barbie information and nostalgia. From one collector to another, a valuable book.
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  • Rebecca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice gift for the Barbie collector
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026
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    Bought this for a friend for her bd and she loved it. She's a Barbie collector and didn't know this book existed so she was happy with her gift
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  • amead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025
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    I did purchase this item on sale (but I cannot remember the percentage off). It is a beautiful well done book with nice high resolution photos and a look at Barbie through the ages. The person I purchased it for really likes it and was pleased with the details included. She is a Barbie collector and will be using it to make replica clothing items. They clearly put a lot of time and effort into the book. It's not an item I particularly would enjoy, but if you like Barbie, or are a Barbie collector, it seems to be a good purchase and worth the investment.
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  • Crystal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Barbie shelf
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This is an incredible addition to my Barbie collection. It is also a great backdrop for my fashionistas, full of so much Barbie information and nostalgia. From one collector to another, a valuable book.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2025
    This is an incredible addition to my Barbie collection. It is also a great backdrop for my fashionistas, full of so much Barbie information and nostalgia. From one collector to another, a valuable book.
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  • Arobert
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book is good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026
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    Book is good very nice pictures except my corners of mine were bent got damaged somehow
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  • Liisa L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Capella: Barbie ; The Celebrationo an Icon
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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    This book is almost the same as Barbie 60-years book. Just a little new dolls is admitted.
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  • Alicia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Barbie book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Thank you! Looks good!
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  • Manuela Neumann
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schönes Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on July 11, 2025
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    Sehr schönes und informatives Buch. Würde ich für den Preis jederzeit wieder kaufen.
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in South Africa on April 7, 2026
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    I love this book. Very cute I'm using it for decor. The content is cute and well printed. Isn't only problem is the fact that the cover is that canvas material so can get dirty quickly so I opted to cover it with clear self adhesive to make sure the book doesn't get dirty.
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    Reviewed in South Africa on April 7, 2026
    I love this book. Very cute I'm using it for decor. The content is cute and well printed. Isn't only problem is the fact that the cover is that canvas material so can get dirty quickly so I opted to cover it with clear self adhesive to make sure the book doesn't get dirty.
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  • orchidea_k
    4.0 out of 5 stars Polecam
    Reviewed in Poland on February 9, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Lekko zagięty róg ale ogólnie ok
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  • Fabio
    5.0 out of 5 stars boa experiencia
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 23, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Produto chegou dentro do prazo, bem embalado e exatamente conforme descrito no anúncio. A compra foi tranquila e a experiência com a Amazon, mais uma vez, foi positiva. Até o momento, o produto está atendendo às expectativas. Recomendo a compra.
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