Perkins designed six outfits for her interview and instantly impressed the hiring director. She landed the job, becoming the first Black designer for Barbie in 1976 — and all six of the outfits ...

The iconic Black Barbie celebrates nearly half a century ... Fashion-forward yet nostalgic, the doll wears a striking red off-shoulder dress inspired by the original 1980 design.

The doll's anniversary look pays tribute to its original design created by Kitty Black Perkins. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition ...

She did just that in Sydney. To channel Barbie's black-and-white-stripped bathing suit, Robbie wore a black-and-white-stripped Herve Leger bandage dress and the perfect white cat-eye sunglasses.

"This is a Barbie from 1964 and Ruth Handler said it was her favorite.” For that appearance, she wore a black strapless dress and sheer cape with a bow at the neckline by Prada. Her look was ...