Carol Spencer early designer for Barbie's clothes.

Helped Barbie evolve through generations to keep up with the times.

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Explains the reason behind the doll's unrealistic waist-size.

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Barbie's popularity grew through a collector's book in 1977.

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The Barbie movement expanded with conventions from 1980.

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