Design Expert Breaks Down Barbie Dreamhouse Evolution (1962-Now) | Architectural Digest

[@RogueVideoRaven]

Barbie promotional material is unbeatable

[@HannahCoziCorner]

I completely agree

[@Unsweetened8618]

Barbie has the best promotional material for a movie.

[@catibiribina]

Of course, its the promotion of Capitalism itself! 🥰🤪🥰🤪🥰🤪

[@catibiribina]

Of course, its the promotion of Capitalism itself! 🥰🤪🥰🤪🥰🤪

[@chandhand6539]

the marketing team for this movie knows what they are doing! Outstanding marketing campaign. I have never seen a better marketing for a movie.

[@lumieresketches6701]

Pleaseee do the hour-long version of this video with ALL the houses everyone would definitely adore it

[@xondisco]

I agree! I especially want to see 60s & 70s versions of the dream houses. I thought they actually had the most character

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Yes this please!

[@misthighai]

YES PLEASE

[@icewillowfrost]

TOTALLY AGREE that or she needs to do a series! I would watch so many of these!!!

[@kora4185]

I was so sad it jumped 2000s 😭

[@AstraeaAntiope]

I suddenly understand my interior design aesthetic. AD is crushing the Barbie content game.

[@eyeofthestorm.]

💘💘💘

[@kerrytakashi12]

I had the 70s Barbie Dreamhouse. It looked really beautiful. It took hours for my mother to build it before Christmas. My sister and I played with it for a few weeks, then lost interest. My cat took possession of the abandoned real estate. He set up house on the ground floor and made it his bedroom. His name was Velvet. The house became Velvet's Dream House.

[@amarylliscalendula4645]

LMAO!! 😂

[@youtuba6711]

🤩 AMAZING

[@Cheesycat948]

So your mom worked all night to make the cat a house. 😂

[@kerrytakashi12]

@@Cheesycat948 Yes! My Grandmother would tell her that she got the cat a live in doll house

[@xondisco]

Honestly, her name (Velvet) was so apt. The 70s certainly wasn't lacking for velvet!

[@monvaldesv]

Barbie architectural historian? Dream-freaking-job!

[@HavilahDagostino]

the job your teachers tell you, doesn't exist yet...RAD.

[@arodvaz1955]

the candidates for the position were like 3.

[@eyeofthestorm.]

💖💖💖

[@tiananesbitt7156]

Too cool to see this! Makes my Friday a blast! Fold and fun and I had the Pink House 🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕

[@guzinmusic]

jajajjJJJ❤

[@MurphyMosby]

As a woman in a wheelchair, the elevator really warms my heart more than anyone could realize. My child self would've felt so seen by this! I love that she's talking about it... :)

[@1000huzzahs]

One of the Barbies in the movie uses a wheelchair! She's in the near-background in a couple scenes!

[@MurphyMosby]

@@1000huzzahs I know!!! I’ve immediately spotted her and was so happy. Her pink wheelchair was everything! 🩷✨

[@LittleAmyHe]

Same! When she mentioned that my heart just fluttered!

[@bucca2]

I LOVE how Whitney breaks down what style the houses/furniture are and identifies designer pieces. I’ve always admired fashion and architecture students for being able to identify styles and specific designer pieces like that

[@silliaek]

I would love a longer version of this video that goes through more of the houses.😊

[@sixteeeeeen]

The 1960s one appeared in "Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse" as a playhouse that Barbie, Ken, Stacie, and Skipper tried to make for Chelsea. The 1990s one is the actual playhouse Chelsea makes for herself.

[@sixteeeeeen]

Kind of makes me hope that the writers of Barbie LITDH were involved in the making of the movie.

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

please give Whitney Mallett a series where she just drags modern mcmansion homes.

[@valenfigurka]

I grew up with this giant book that had Barbie’s 50 year history. All these homes were in it, so it’s crazy to see them in reall scale and next to a person! Wow, this is doing so much for my inner child 🥹

[@johnmartindizon667]

100 year history? Girl, I'm happy for you but Barbie was literally introduced to the market wayback 1959. Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926 and when she died she's only 95 or 96. I'm kind of puzzled but ok.

[@ct6926]

@@johnmartindizon667people just lie for no reason on the internet. So strange

[@ntmn8444]

Barbie hasn’t been around for 100 years, tho.

[@meandthemomeraths]

The 1990 dream house is stunning 😍

[@Valecto]

it looks very nouveau riche

[@ruru6643]

(灬ºωº灬)

[@mariahbabe]

I have it 2 actually one still in box NRFB

[@SatorMalek]

​@@mariahbabe😢😢😢

[@mindyb3197]

​@@mariahbabeI've looked for one everywhere😢😢

[@themurramint]

The Barbie marketing team will need to hibernate after all of this promo ..... they are on Overdrive 🎀

[@sumerlawrence]

Foreal it's exhausting!!

[@andrearivasherrera5487]

I LOVE THAT AD DID THIS! It's incredible the amount of research and architectural references they comment on here! one of my favorite episodes for sure!

[@freepik]

I would binge watch a full docu-series about this and it would heal my inner child! Congrats to the marketing team and whatever Barbie dream life spell they've put us under.

[@jujuthelazy]

I had a Barbie magic house (which is waaaay smaller), without any kitchen in it - just a bed, a bath and a vanity. Totally gave me unrealistic expectations about adult's life, but I won't blame them ; thanks for making me live the dream of just sleeping and putting makeup on.

[@laurennail]

this is amazing. please do more with other merch, like the townhomes, kitchens, campers, etc. they were all so well articulated--that's why I loved barbie so much (and still do)!

[@toridl5504]

I need a kitchen evolution 🤩

[@lonely.doll_]

Barbie Fans would looooove a return of the Magical Mansion! We got like 2 reproductions of the original 60s house, we need different eras now 💖

[@heathereli8052]

Obsessed! I had the 2009 dream townhouse and always thought the elevator was too small. Glad they integrated accessibility by 2021 :)

[@roseturkey]

same!

[@mickeyfung5876]

Never knew there are so many words to describe one house, different names for roof, windows, styles, etc. So cool!

[@Mirror1973]

As someone who has an architecture degree, may I say I appreciated this video so much! The subject matter let’s itself be used in a theory of design class!

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

I really wanted that book she wrote but it was a limited edition that sold out quickly. I had the 79 Dream House and it was truly the most amazing toy I ever owned. It was beautiful and stylish and epic for a girl. I ended up giving it and the furniture and my Superstar camper van to a friend back in 1984. KInd of wish I still had those now but don't have the room for them.

[@3wwv]

I still have my ‘79 and the furniture in the video! Couldn’t part with it.

[@plumicorn]

How do you beome Barbie architectural historian? And why NO ONE told me that I can become that?!

[@Cyril29a]

you study to become a historian, do a masters in architectural history and your phd on barbie architectural history. no one told you because you have to invent it yourself

[@yc0995]

​@@Cyril29alol

[@brianaschmidt910]

Why not become a barbie fashion historian?

[@MatSmithLondon]

My careers advisor at school did NOT tell me about this. I feel hard done by.

[@miriam7630]

@@Cyril29a one could also start by doing a BA in architecture or in art history, then doing the master in Architectural history and so on :)

[@nicolerumeau2341]

I had that 1979 dream house and LOVED it! Memories

[@suelyons531]

Now do the campers. I never got a barbie house but I had two campers with the pop-out tent. Then do the plane and everything else. I can't get enough!! I'm obsessed!

[@jj-if6it]

I had a motorhome and it was so cool!

[@jpgr69]

I had the 1974 version with the elevator. I loved that elevator! I also had the camper van.

[@chrisshimizu308]

would love for whitney to talk through a beginner’s guide to american architecture design of the ages - this was already teaching me so much about the styles i like and giving me references and names to jot down for when i’m looking at homes

[@ohkaygoplay]

omg. My older cousin had that A-frame. I remember being very small and playing with it with my barbies. I remember the feel of the plastic, even the sound the yellow doors made when you opened them. :)

[@sundanceekid8]

the 90s dreamhouse to me is really reminiscent of those suburban mansions. for example, the choice of the doric columns made me think of cher´s house in clueless or regina george´s in mean girls

[@elles9540]

As an architect and the fact i grew up playing barbie dolls and houses. I NEED THAT BOOOK ❤💖

[@pb4531]

I could not love this video more, thank you AD. My two favs architecture and history and barbie thrown in. This expert is amazing I could watch her on every house

[@ShibblyWibbly]

We need more. I expected so many other houses that I am feeling unfulfilled. This was so informative and fun.

[@georginalewis6153]

The 60s one is SO chic! I love the simplicity of it :) The most memorable dream house for me was the 1998 one that I think was pink and had a blue roof? And again was massive!

[@xlOstgurleh]

i had the 1998 and it had this HUGE elevator with a bed that could be a hot tub ❤ great memories

[@frostfang1]

Only doll housed I've had are the fisher pice one and the Ever After High castle. (And the one my grandpa made for my mom. I'm slowly buying those little animal dolls for it because it's the perfect size). But one of the girls in school had the open one (no walls, just pillars) that was like three stories tall. Always envied her for that. That was in the late 90s very early 2000s.

[@tracymeserve5627]

I love the original Barbie dream house. I remember playing with it in my grandmother's basement growing up and would honestly buy it if Mattel re-released it!

[@livelongandtroll9108]

It is amazing that the 1962 Dreamhouse seems like the most progressive of them all.

[@AmosAmerica]

Well done AD! The 1990s Mansion definitely about status obsession of the 80s and 90s. It also has a lot of Laura Ashley touches with the wall paper and borders, lol.

[@mollydansby9490]

These Barbie promos are life giving 💖

[@nohandle508]

Superb! Also enjoying reading about people's (bitter) sweet memories in the comments. Well done, AD, well done, Barbie's PR and marketing, heck, and Mattel!

[@kimwatson7463]

I had that first Barbie house and loved it. The cardboard was very heavy and stayed in great shape! It sure takes me back a long time ago.

[@EnrieScielzo]

Please make this a series!😍

[@dudabhering]

i have no words for how much I love this video!! I just wished she reviewed more Barbie houses

[@KazumiShiunsai]

As an architect and barbie lover, this scratch that itch

[@jordank4091]

Barbie movie is going HARD with the marketing and I am loving it!

[@SummarizeYT_]

🪄✨ Made with SummarizeYT app 0:14 - The first ever Barbie Dream House was a cube-like structure with a flat roof, big picture windows, and board and batten siding. 2:16 - The 1979 A-frame Dream House featured a plastic A-frame shape, big sky lights, and a color palette inspired by Earth tones. 3:53 - The 1990 Dream House, known as the Magical Mansion, was a pink colonial two-story house with Doric columns and a mix of architectural styles. 6:46 - The 2021 Dream House had a neo-modern design with a flat roof, bright and airy spaces, and eye-catching retro design pieces. 8:04 - Each Dream House reflects the architectural and design trends of the time, and tells a cultural narrative of the era.

[@linatwoones]

I remember having a Barbie dream house with a staircase that had a tiny platform with a stand to rest the doll while you wind it and pretend she’s walking down the stairs by herself. There was a laundry basket on the second floor bathroom that connected directly to the kitchen below for washing. It also had a removable bedroom on the top floor. Gosh I loved it so much

[@Briana235]

I still have the A-frame house (buried in the garage), but I guess it's a more updated version. The accents are a lighter shade of pink instead of yellow. The furniture in the traditional dollhouse also brings back some memories. It was like a little Barbie neighborhood in our playroom. Fun times.

[@indierock110]

Same! I have the A frame in pink too stored away. With the 90s couch dining table, vanity, and kitchen set. I loved that house so much

[@vedra_queen5314]

💖 💞💖 the historian was phenomenal 👩🏼‍🎤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sharonkaysnowton]

I enjoyed this video on the architecture of Barbie houses. Thanks for sharing it.

[@maggieprice357]

I remember my Barbie Dreamhouse! I got mine in the late 90s so it was definitely more like that 1990 version.

[@FrancescaPessarelli]

I had 2000 barbie dream house. the purple victorian one with the elevator. it was my prized possession

[@goldendaysgoldenages]

I didn’t expect it to be so educational and fun.

[@cincinnataliee]

I still have my Mom’s 1962 dreamhouse ✨

[@danikitttie]

OMG, seeing the 90's mansion dream house gave me so much goosebumps!! I had all those furniture and that pink sofa is a sofa-bed, at least mine was. Wow, I really miss it. If they bring it back I would totally buy it!

[@gotzBearhugz]

Yes, I had the sofa set & my sister had the dining table. I wish our parents had gotten us the house. I would totally buy it now if they did a reproduction of it.

[@danaglabeman6919]

I've lost the sofa bed itself but we still have the cushion with the 2 fold lines that opens into the coverlet, and the pillows.

[@belendemaria1989]

Omg, I had the 1970s townhouse!! I was so sad that mine was none of the ones you featured, but then there it was!!! So many memories...

[@ntmn8444]

The 70s dream house is the nicest one. I love it! I wish I could’ve played with it.

[@Simlifegirl]

Thank You for showing us these amazing Barbie houses and how they are in the real world architect!

[@lindamoore8393]

😊 I had the 1962 house. Just sharing my age. My great-granddaughter has the moble car for camping. Everything goes full circle

[@claudiamann7111]

What a fantastic video. I never knew the history of the Barbie houses. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@tgrrl5]

As a super fan of Barbie and architecture/interior decor, i am eating this up!!!

[@charliejoson9145]

Now I know what "Board & Batten" means. Also, this video piqued my curiosity about the descriptions of different era of Barbie's homes. I love it!

[@ronjakh]

I actually have all the furniture in this 90s house in a box somewhere! so fun to see! I think my house is a later edition though, it has a pink lift in it ☺️

[@EricaShand]

This was legitimately fascinating!

[@alextthomas]

I am so obsessed with this detail series!!!!!!

[@malikupinflamesss7480]

the progression of "the first barbie house portrayed leaving tradition behind to be an independent and educated woman," to "so barbie's a DJ now," is sending meee

[@savannaherickson6895]

oh my gosh my mom had the 1974 dream house and I got to play with it when I was young with my own 2000’s dream house I had

[@fearlesssfcappuccino]

This was a really cool take!!! Loved the architectural/design analysis!!

[@Angel-ts8rc]

I had the 2000s modern kinda beach house style one. My dad still has it in the his garage along with all my Barbie’s!💓

[@indierock110]

That one is so cool! It screams Malibu! Barbie like the real houses there I love it

[@seriliaykilel]

I had a pink re-release of the 1970s A-line house -- so many memories as a kid playing with these.

[@indierock110]

That was mine too! 😊 in pink

[@thenovalust]

whoever came up with this video idea needs a raise 😆

[@marianne.mp3]

Loveeeed this video! The woman explain things in such a fun way!

[@glitterkeithy4439]

The 1990’s mansion is incomparable. Simply exquisite and I believe one of the priciest on the market.

[@Neonrain08]

90s to mid 00s was barbie at its peak. The detail and quality was top notch then around 2009 the quality dropped so much

[@qqqqcccc5937]

Thank you. Your presentation was absolutely wonderful!

[@shelleyvaldez1716]

Literally gasped so many times watching this. Truly dream content

[@sweetlistenings3324]

Thanks for posting. Loved this and this woman definitely knows her stuff.

[@idontwanttoentermyname3644]

The 1970's dreamhouse is beautiful!

[@achanwahn]

The 2021 hanging chair is also popular again in that sort of basket shape. More organic and nookish. I'm surprised there was no mention of that

[@thequietinside3201]

This is so cool. I love viewing culture through this lens. So interesting!

[@SuperRookie]

Ok she served?! The pink suit and accent nails?! YES

[@vnzgel.19]

As a kid who grew up watching other kids play their barbie dream houses in yt, these houses are not what I expected

[@kekwayblaze3176]

This is incredible! A trip down the Barbie dreamhouse evolution.

[@isabelcristinaruiz7507]

As an architect this video is my child's dream!! Thanks for this

[@compactgirl]

When you see the doll house you have and can't stop smiling yeah you made the best purchase ever 1979....

[@anahitaariadne]

I could listen to her for hours! So interesting ❤

[@cinemanuggets24]

The Barbie movie marketing campaign has been phenomenal

[@shaktigartlan2596]

I love when she says ‘Venetian Palladian, Tudor Bay. WHY?!’ Like, what monstrosity is this?!

[@kerribeck7650]

My favorite AD video so far! ❤

[@cleo1773]

I really enjoyed this, very insightful would loved if this was longer!

[@rebecaangulosolano5672]

This woman is a FAN... all pink, with style and smart... like Barbie's slogan

[@heidrunreusch]

Thank you very much for your professional view!!

[@kathyturner2897]

I loved the 1965 Barbie and Skipper Deluxe Dream House!!

[@carleentibbetts9810]

My mom had the first house, and I used to play with it, too! Lots of memories in this video.

[@terrysilva6430]

Omg I would totally watch you do a video on all the dreamhouses, townhouses and so on

[@Diannetopf]

We must have had an early 80s version of the 70s dream house where the sides all folded down instead of breaking into three pieces. But we had all the 90s furniture...so nostalgic 🩷

[@Afloral]

Love seeing all of these and the breakdown makes it so much more fun!❤

[@guillermoporras3754]

I love it!, i could watch 2 more hours of this.

[@StephanieDaniels]

i wish this video were longer! would love to see even more dreamhouses!!! so fun!

[@cartomancycarmen]

This is so dope❣️ Mies Van Der Rohe and the Eames couple are my favorites and I knew they were inspo for Barbie for I always wanted her house in the 90s

[@veen-a2092]

I did a fashion trend cycle, evolution and forecasting study for my fashion history class using Barbie as a subject in college y'all it was like I unlocked a cheat code

[@AskMiko]

This was truly interesting… great video!

[@keiral4258]

This video is cultural historical and entertaining, really enjoying the Barbie related content