A Lucky Star

Barbie’s turning 60 and, notwithstanding any appearance to the contrary, she succeeded in not marrying Ken so far. Photo: Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images.

Love Wins

• Anna Livsey, Barbie comes out in support of same-sex marriage, The Guardian, November 29, 2017

The superstar fashion doll appeared to come out in support of equal marriage in an Instagram post promoting a collaboration with the fashion blogger Aimee Song. The post shows Barbie and a new friend – a doll version of Song – wearing matching T-shirts with the pro-marriage equality slogan “Love Wins” emblazoned across the front. The shirts are mini replicas of ones Song released for Pride month, the proceeds of which go to a not-for-profit supporting LGBTQ youth. Credit: Barbie® (@barbiestyle) © Mattel.

Flash Gordon

Just today Barbie and Ken met – under everyone’s sight – at a street market downtown Florence, Italy.

Lookin’ for love in all the wrong places

Alberto Alicata, Italy Professional; Staged Alicata honours iconic images by the great masters, using symbols of contemporary western culture, in this case Barbie. Photo: Alberto Alicata/Sony World Photography Awards.

Hijarbie

• Stephanie Busari, The hijab-wearing Barbie who’s become an Instagram star, CNN, February 8, 2016

Photos courtesy of Hjarbie (Instagram)

Elegance in an age of crisis

• Nicola Perilli, Barbie, basta tacchi: dopo 25 anni sandali e ballerine al posto dello stiletto, la Repubblica.it, 5 giugno 2015