Did you know? Barbie’s first ‘bubble cut’ hairstyle from 1961 was inspired by salon trends of the era!
Did you know? Barbie’s first ‘bubble cut’ hairstyle from 1961 was inspired by salon trends of the era!
Barbie in the 1960s: A Fashion RevolutionDiscover Barbie doll's iconic decade via vintage-inspired dolls, apparel, décor, and more.
Discover Barbie doll's iconic decade via vintage-inspired dolls, apparel, décor, and more.
Travel back in time to the swinging ’60s, when Barbie was redefining style and inspiring a generation of young dreamers.
1960s:
A Shifting Culture
From mod fashion and go-go boots to the rise of rock ’n’ roll, the ’60s were all about bright colors, bold silhouettes, and female empowerment.
1959
BARBIE
BARBIE
1961
KEN
KEN
1962
DREAM HOUSE
DREAM HOUSE
1963
MIDGE
MIDGE
1968
CHRISTIE
CHRISTIE
FEATURED DOLLS OF THE 1960s
1961 Bubblecut Barbie
1961 Bubblecut Barbie
Characterized by her chic hairstyle and classic sheath dress
Characterized by her chic hairstyle and classic sheath dress
1963 Career Barbie
1963 Career Barbie
Showcasing the era’s newfound professional ambition for women
Showcasing the era’s newfound professional ambition for women
1967 Twist ’n Turn Barbie
1967 Twist ’n Turn Barbie
Launched with a twistable waist, opening up more poses and play possibilities
Launched with a twistable waist, opening up more poses and play possibilities
For many, the 1960s Barbie captured a spirit of limitless possibility, just like the decade itself.
For many, the 1960s Barbie captured a spirit of limitless possibility, just like the decade itself.
How the ’60s Influence Today’s Barbie
Barbie blasted off in 1965, imagining women in space before it was reality. The 2025 edition honors that fearless vision with vintage details and modern craftsmanship, further proof that her dreams - and the dreams of girls everywhere - are limitless.
The 1965 Miss Astronaut Barbie donned a silver suit, and wore a bubble helmet over her blonde flip - fearlessly futuristic for her time. The 2025 edition reimagines her look with a sleek golden bob and refined details, honoring Barbie doll's first mission beyond Earth.
1965 MISS ASTRONAUT BARBIE
1965 MISS ASTRONAUT BARBIE
A groundbreaking doll that imagined Barbie in space, years and ahead of reality.
A groundbreaking doll that imagined Barbie in space, years and ahead of reality.
2025 Reproduction
2025 Reproduction
Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th Anniversary Doll
Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th Anniversary Doll
