The Importance of Material Culture in Our Society

Cassandra: Barbie is so much more than just a fashionable doll. She's also a reflection of the time period in which she lives, as well as the billions of children who have do and will play with her. In 1967, fashion it girl Twiggy became the first celebrity to have a Barbie created in her likeness. And you may remember us mentioning Barbie fashion designer Carol Spencer in episode one. We can't move on from the 1960s without talking at least briefly about the relationship between Barbie and celebrity culture very early on.