Barbie and Ken are iconic fashion dolls from the 1960s that have played a significant role in popular culture and the toy industry throughout the decades, no more so than present day with the release of the record-breaking, box-office hit Barbie Movie. Here we present a brief history of Barbie and Ken from their first release to present day.
The 1950s was a decade of great change, and was also known as the golden age of television, with television becoming a huge influence on what to wear and buy.
Rock and Roll led to fun times and fashion became more relaxed.