London exhibition chronicles 65 years of Barbie's design evolution


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A visitor looks on at the original first edition Barbie doll from 1959 at the 'Barbie: The Exhibition", now showing at The Design Museum in London. Photo: AFP

A new exhibition looking at the evolution of Barbie has opened in London as the famed Mattel doll celebrates her 65th birthday this year.

Barbie: The Exhibition, running at the Design Museum through Feb 23, 2025 features more than 250 items from the Barbie universe, including an array of dolls showing her changing appearance, design sketches and dream houses.

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