Dressing Barbie

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A legendary fashion designer for Barbie shares her adventures behind the scenes at Mattel, spotlighting the creations that turned the iconic doll into a style icon in this beautifully designed book, commemorating Barbie’s sixtieth anniversary. Illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images from the author’s private archive, this work celebrates the clothes that made America’s favorite doll and the incredible woman behind them. For thirty-five years, Carol Spencer reigned as a Barbie fashion designer, crafting iconic looks from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. Barbie’s wardrobe—ranging from princess gowns to smart pantsuits—combined fashion trends with a touch of fantasy. In her narrative, Carol reminisces about her time at Mattel, collaborating with legendary figures like Ruth Handler and Charlotte Johnson, and shares her most beloved designs from each decade. Carol embodies Handler's belief that “Barbie always represented the fact that a girl has choices,” having broken free from the constraints of the late 1950s to pursue a dazzling career and independent life. Throughout her successful career, she achieved numerous milestones, including being the first designer to sign a doll and create a limited-edition Barbie for collectors. Now, she offers fans an unprecedented glimpse into the fashion world of Barbie, the quintessential California girl.