Fashion In Plastic: Using Barbie as a Historical Source

She’s been a teacher, an astronaut, the Prom Queen, a Cali Girl and a Gogo Dancer, but what makes Barbie the icon that she is?  In this episode I go through some of Barbie's most iconic fashions throughout the last 60 years, as well as some of her faux pas, her perception throughout the eras, and her unforgettable hot-pink space suit... *A PSA as always,  I am by no means a Barbie or fashion doll expert, so I hope I don't offend anyone with any errors or mis-steps I may take!  Barbies fashion repertoire is immense for her 60 years, and it's almost impossible to educate yourself to them all (1000s!) in the space of 2 weeks. But, in my eyes, that what makes her such an amazing figure for study!* Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.   Follow the show on Instagram @Silhouettespodcast for more updates. x

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From corsets to suits, lipstick to boots, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. Welcome to Silhouettes: The Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. Join your host, Belle, as we delve deep into the rich, often unexpected history of fashion, the many ways it has framed our world and how it continues to define the human experience ✨