Currently Browsing: Barbie
March 9th marks the date of Barbie’s arrival on the toy scene in 1959, making her 67 this year. While Barbie has lived more lives than anyone could in that 67-year span of time, she remains an enduring testament that a life of exploration and enjoyment knows no age barrier.
In all her time, Barbie has had no barriers of entry at all.… read more.
Just in time for December’s gift-giving season, MoMA (NYC’s Museum of Modern Art) collaborated with the Mattel Corporation to produce a “Starry Night Barbie” doll dressed in a gown inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s beloved painting. Having previously written on Barbie’s legacy (directly before the release of Greta Gerwig’s eponymous 2023 film), I am checking back in on this inimitable doll’s current discourse.… read more.
If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for friends who love art, feminism, and/or toys—or if you’ll be doing some museum hopping during your time off over the holidays—the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan has a few new items in its collection (also available online) sure to tickle the fancy of our FF2 readers!… read more.
Welcome to Women’s History Month 2025:
To celebrate, we are reposting tributes to some of the Swans who have made the greatest impact on our own lives. These are names & faces everyone should know!
“Remember the Ladies” on International Women’s Day & every day!!!
In 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband John (Founding Father & 2nd President of the USA) enjoining him to: “Remember the Ladies… Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands.”… read more.
In honor of the one year anniversary of the decade-defining hit Barbie, we are taking a look at the career of its expert costume designer, Jacqueline Durran. The winner of four BAFTAs, two Costume Designers Guild Awards, and two Academy Awards, it is safe to say that Jacqueline works at a level above. Her commitment to her craft, as well as her choice to design some of the most inspiring feminist blockbusters of the twenty-first century thus far, leave us in awe of Jacqueline.… read more.
The 2024 Oscar Awards were broadcast on Sunday, March 10, and from the jump, the night was not set up to reflect the incredible year that women had had in film. Overall, the wins this year were male-heavy: Notably Oppenheimer took both Best Director and Best Picture (as well as several other Oscars). However, there were some nice moments for women, and we’re here to take you through them. … read more.