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Barbie on Newsstands, Business Women in Stock Photos

The dreams of marketers for Mattel and Time-Warner are being realized. Controversy has already begun over next week's combination of two iconic images of the American woman. Barbie, who's had many professions over the years, is back to being a swimsuit model.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The dreams of marketers for Mattel and Time-Warner are being realized. Controversy has already begun over next week's combination of two iconic images of the American woman. Barbie, who's had many professions over the years, is back to being a swimsuit model. The 55-year-old doll will appear in the 50th anniversary edition of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue. The theme is "She's Unapologetic." Eve Vawter is editor in chief of MommyIsh.com, a website about parenting.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Kareem Maddox
Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern
Evan George
Director of Content, News
Eve Vawter
MommyIsh.com

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Barbie on Newsstands, Business Women in Stock Photos

The dreams of marketers for Mattel and Time-Warner are being realized. Controversy has already begun over next week's combination of two iconic images of the American woman. Barbie, who's had many professions over the years, is back to being a swimsuit model.

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Barbie on Newsstands, Business Women in Stock Photos

The dreams of marketers for Mattel and Time-Warner are being realized. Controversy has already begun over next week's combination of two iconic images of the American woman. Barbie, who's had many professions over the years, is back to being a swimsuit model.

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