Shoppers have flocked to a charity shop for its annual January extravaganza where items on sale included a collectable Barbie doll by fashion designer Bob Mackie and an antique edition of ...

From the original doll of 1959 to the Barbies of today, an exhibition tracks the life of an icon that just became a senior citizen.

Mackie was presented with the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival’s highest honor, the King Vidor Award for Excellence in Filmmaking, presented by Cal Poly theatre professor Thomas Bernard.

While Barbie didn’t personally accept her Board of Directors Tribute Award, actress, model and activist Yara Shahidi spoke about Barbie’s special connection to the industry. “How many of us ...

As for what’s next for the designer, a Las Vegas show is in the works, and another Barbie doll will be released with his design shortly, he said. “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” is available to ...