This year makes the 30th birthday of the African American Barbie! Happy birthday! I remember I had an ice skater one back when I was a kid. Her name was Debbie, and later when I was in my I-want-to-be-a-hairdresser phase, I turned her into a punk. She was way cooler than any Barbie I’ve ever had. Here’s to you, Debbie!:)

Vogue Italy put together a great issue dedicated to Barbie. Check out some images after the jump.

pic and info: Vogue.it

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