Barbie's dress was inspired by the 1959 doll's swimsuit Happy birthday ... feel like a tribute to where Barbie began. Instead of her striped swimsuit, though, she wears a couture ballgown.
The original Mattel doll launched on March 9, 1959 wearing the black and white striped swimsuit you see above. Cool, right? Well, this is even cooler: Thanks to a collaboration between Barbie and ...