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In the Netflix documentary 'Black Barbie,' designers Kitty Black Perkins and Stacey McBride-Irby talk the evolution of the dolls and further tell PEOPLE about the differences they've made.
Lagueria Davis hates dolls. At least that’s what the director of Netflix’s Black Barbie documentary (streaming now) says in the first few minutes of the film. As a kid, she preferred powering ...
For those keen to replicate the Barbie aesthetic but don't have over £700 to splash on a coat, look no further than Farfetch, where you can snag this Puffy hooded jacket in Stacey's must-have ...
The first Black Barbie was created in 1980 by Kitty Black Perkins. Here’s everything to know about the doll and her creator.
Collectors also tend to prize “Twist ‘n Turn” Stacey dolls (not to be confused with Stacie dolls) from the late ‘60s, as well as “Steffie-face” Barbies (i.e., a type of doll using a ...
We rounded up Barbie and Ken's family and friends, like Skipper, Stacie, Kelly, Christie, and Blaine — plus, we see if they appear in the Barbie movie.
The doll's origin story is chronicled in the documentary “Black Barbie” (streaming now on Netflix), which examines the far-reaching impact of representation. Join our Watch Party!
The Netflix documentary “Black Barbie” examines why the doll, which was created by designer Kitty Black Perkins in 1980, holds a strong cultural significance. IE 11 is not supported.
Mattel, the company that owns Barbie, introduced the doll on Aaliyah’s birthday, Jan. 16. Although the singer, 22, died in 2001 in a plane crash leaving the Bahamas, fans have cherished her ...
The actual Black Barbie doll didn’t become a reality until decades later, ... and a 30th anniversary doll from designer Stacey McBride-Irby, who also features in the documentary.
The So In Style (S.I.S.) line was developed in 2009 by Barbie designer Stacey McBride-Irby, who said she was inspired to create the fashion dolls after watching her daughter play.