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Charlotte Johnson

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SOURCE
Mattel
YEAR
1959
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2025
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SOURCE
Mattel
YEAR
1959
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2025
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Curators' Team

Charlotte Johnson was a renowned American fashion designer who made her mark in the toy industry when she was hired by Mattel in 1959 as the original designer of Barbie’s wardrobe. Johnson played a pivotal role in crafting the stylish and iconic clothing that contributed to Barbie's status as a global phenomenon. Collaborating closely with Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, she helped define the doll's early fashions, establishing her identity as a fashionable and…

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