![]() ![]() We worked 12 to 18 months ahead of when the toy would actually be available in the stores for sale. But it was to be understandable fashion.Īnd at the time I started, the houses in Europe, the high fashion houses, Dior's, Laurent, Balenciaga, Chanel, they were influenced for high fashion. We could create a great many more things than for just a teenage doll, because she would be modeling clothing that would be worn through the 30s and 40s age group, I would imagine. You know, Ruth Handler set up the plan for the Barbie doll that she was introduced as a teenage fashion model. And so I adapted some of the things that Jackie O loved to wear on my very earliest designs. So because we always used realistic fashion. Because the Kennedys were in office at the time. (SINGING) Barbie, you're beautiful, you're-ĬAROL SPENCER: My first fashion that was accepted in the line was a simple little white top sleeveless, with a scarf and a red skirt and a purse. It's the only time they ever printed a signature on a doll, and I would say those two are my top choice. And it bears my signature on the back of the doll. And that is the doll, I think it was for her 35th anniversary that it came out. Actually, comparable to it is Golden Jubilee Barbie doll, which at the time I did it, was the most expensive gown ever produced. ![]() But we all wanted to have our name applied to certain Barbie dolls.Īnd I would say, that would be the first choice. And no one is the same all over the world. But there were always several designers at Mattel. Before that, we were a closely guarded secret. And that is the first doll that ever bore the name of the fashion designer who created it from Mattel. SAM STROOZAS: Do you want to talk to us about maybe, one of the favorite outfits that you designed for Barbie?ĬAROL SPENCER: I would say that my ultimate favorite is Benefit Ball Barbie doll. And she talked about how much high fashion and current trends inspired her while she was a designer for Barbie.ĪLEX CIPOLLE: Let's listen to what Carol had to say. Carol Spencer says she's also excited for the fashion with the film. But to this day, I love the fashion, which is one of the reasons I'm so excited to see this movie. I didn't always love the body image issues Barbie gave us. I hope the movie addresses representation a bit more than the dolls do.ĪLEX CIPOLLE: Yeah, I have mixed feelings about the dolls. I can't believe that.ĪLEX CIPOLLE: I'm also really interested to see how a feminist director like Greta Gerwig subverts the Barbie tropes. Did you hear the world ran out of pink paint during the making of this film? And I can't wait to see the angle that she takes on representing Barbies and girlhood.ĪLEX CIPOLLE: Yeah, me too. SAM STROOZAS: I feel like the cast is amazing. I'm going on Thursday night.ĪLEX CIPOLLE: So why are you so excited to see Barbie? ![]() I was really only allowed to look at them.ĪLEX CIPOLLE: Do you already have your Barbie tickets? But many are still in the boxes they came in. ![]() SAM STROOZAS: Yeah, I had a lot of Barbies growing up too. I ruined many of them by washing their hair and letting them melt in the sun, definitely a bunch of weird barbies. SAM STROOZAS: Did you have a lot of Barbie dolls growing up, Alex?ĪLEX CIPOLLE: I sure did. Let's hear what Alex, Sam, and Carol had to say. And she talked about her career making clothes for Barbie. MPR's Sam Stroozas and Alex Cipolle interviewed a Minnesotan, who worked as a fashion designer for the Barbie brand for 35 years.Ĭarole Spencer now lives in Los Angeles. Since her beginning, Barbie has always been known for her great outfits. And if you've seen the trailers, you know that there are some major pink fashion choices in the movie. CATHY WURZER: Well, by now, you've most likely heard the hype about Greta Gerwig's take on the Barbie movie that's coming out this week. ![]()
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