According to People Magazine, in 1979, Mattel allowed Kitty Perkins to create a colored Barbie doll. After working on the designs, Mattel released Perkins’ doll a year later in their stores and ...

The doll's anniversary look pays tribute to its original design created by Kitty Black Perkins. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition ...