barbie’s body has come under criticism for offering girls unrealistic expectations of womanhood, and even for inspiring eating disorders and related pathologies. barbie performed an array of powerful careers, has a closet full of couture, a doting metrosexual boyfriend and very little pressure to marry and procreate. that’s why barbie looks pretty good, for a woman of a certain age. for the 50th anniversary of barbie, designboom presents a snapshot report with over 100 images of the making of barbie, from a designer’s point of view.

barbie turns 50

barbie turns 50