Inside the biggest change in barbie’s 57-year history–and what it says about American beauty ideals Part 1 Barbie’s dress won’t fit. I’m sitting in a bright pink room at Mattel’s ...

Barbie -- who turns 66 on March 9 -- has always left her imprint on the fashion world. Her signature style and magenta-pink colour has a dedicated fan following and its own Pantone shade.