Barbie is more than just a doll. The brand does $1 billion in sales across more than 150 countries annually, and 92% of American girls ages 3 to 12 have owned a Barbie, thanks in part to her ...

From the beginning, Barbie has been about allowing young girls to dream. The dolls are at once idealistic and materialistic, offering a characteristically American fantasy—for a price.

Barbie is arguably the world’s most famous doll. Julia is one of the world’s most famous chefs, responsible for introducing French cooking to ... a trail for young girls and women to follow.” ...