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Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part III

Dressed: The History of Fashion

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Barbie Fetishism Among Adults

In 1980, the first national Barbie convention was held. A Wall Street Journal article in 1986 cited quote Barbie fetishism among adults is on the rise. Each year, more women and men attend a Barbie convention where they sell and swap Barbie hat boxes,. Barbie barbecue sets and Barbie McDonald's uniforms.

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