Barbie: In Fashion

by Laura Jacobs

Barbie is one of the world's best-loved dolls--with more than 700 million dolls sold since 1959. This tiny treasure includes an introduction by Barbie herself and presents her favorite outfits from 1959 to 1989. A description of each outfit accompanies each of the 300 color photos, as well as the year in which it debuted.

327 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1994

About the author

Laura Jacobs is an American novelist, journalist, and cultural critic whose work spans fashion, design, dance, and the performing arts. Raised in Chicago, she earned a degree in English literature from Northwestern University and began her career as a dance critic before moving into national arts journalism. From 1995 to 2018, she was a staff writer at Vanity Fair, where she produced widely praised essays and profiles on iconic designers, performers, and American cultural figures. She is also a longtime contributor to The Wall Street Journal, reviewing museum fashion exhibitions, and writes regularly for other leading publications. In 2019, she became Arts Intel Report editor at AIR MAIL, the international digital newsletter co-edited by Graydon Carter. Jacobs is the author of several books, including the novels Women About Town and The Bird Catcher, and the acclaimed nonfiction work Celestial Bodies: How to Look at Ballet.

Reviews

[Beka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nostalgic. I loved this book as a kid because it showed so many gorgeous styles that Barbie has worn throughout the years.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best "Barbie" Photo Documentary EVER!

[Sara Weather · Rating 2 out of 5]

*review to come*