On this day in 1959, a star was born. In the fictional town of
Willows, Wisconsin, the fictional girl named Barbara Millicent Roberts
came into the world, better known to her fans as, simply, Barbie. Today
was the day that the doll, now 57 years old, was first introduced at the
New York Toy Fair and the day that her narrative began. There was her
on-again-off-again boyfriend, Ken; her 50-some odd pets that included
zebras and lion cubs; her cool clothes and fancy cars; and, of course,
her beloved Dreamhouse.
Each decade since her official “birth” has seen Barbie moving in and
out of newly renovated Dreamhouses, beginning with the all-cardboard
version in 1962 that reflected the Modernist interiors popular at the
time, up to today’s 2016 version that also happens to be the world’s
first smart, interactive dollhouse.
Below, as Barbie celebrates another birthday, here’s a tour of all of her stylish Dreamhouses through the years.
Barbie’s Dream House, 1962
This
modern-style studio was her very first home, and everything was made of
cardboard except for the pink plastic hangers in the closet. The colors
were bold and bright in gold and orange, and there were slight nods to
the Abstract Expressionism wave that was popular at the time. If you
look closely, she also kept records in the house that featured real band
names from the early ’60s.
One
of the most iconic Barbie Dreamhouses, this three-story abode came with
a working elevator and reflected the then-current mod interior design
trends, like the use of bright turquoise, sunshine yellow, orange, and
brown.
Barbie Dream House, 1979
A
refresh on the previous two homes, this model featured working doors
and windows as well as planters and shutters. It was an A-frame house
that featured bright pops of color like pink and also included plastic
and vinyl furniture that was on trend with what was happening in the
real world of interiors.
Barbie Townhouse, 1983
In
this home, there was a newly remodeled pink elevator, and it included
interiors that were much more decadent than in years past.
Barbie Magical Mansion, 1990
Barbie
really got fancy in the ’90s: These big (for her) digs included new
dollhouse technology like a ringing telephone and doorbell and a
light-up fireplace and chandelier.
Barbie Deluxe Dreamhouse, 1998
The
Deluxe Dreamhouse featured fully furnished rooms and a swing on the
front porch. This home was all about comfort, with plush decor and a
monochromatic color palette.
Barbie Dreamhouse, 2012
The
2012 Dreamhouse was a revamped version of the 1970s Townhouse, painted
entirely in pink. The luxurious three-story home included a pink
personal elevator, an outdoor hot tub, lights and sounds on every level,
and a flat-screen TV.
Barbie Dreamhouse, 2013
An
update to the 2012 house, this one featured a glamorous central
elevator with a likeness of Barbie’s profile cut into the plastic. The
motif can be found throughout the space, which also featured a closet
packed with clothes and a pretty canopy bed with hot pink curtains.
Barbie Dreamhouse, 2015
This
was Barbie’s first home that came equipped with a garage, which seems a
bit late in the game considering the fact that she’s gone through so
many nice cars throughout the decades.
Hello Dreamhouse, 2016
The
two-story home that Barbie currently resides in is the first smart,
e-connected dollhouse in the world and comes with its own app. There are
floor sensors that recognize when Barbie and her friends are in the
house, and embedded speech recognition so that you can control elements
of the house like the lights, elevator, and slide.
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