Which Barbie doll, released in 1971, was styled with a suntanned look and beachwear?

Malibu Barbie, released in 1971, was styled with a suntanned look and beachwear.

The doll belonged to Mattel’s Malibu Barbie line, which presented Barbie in a relaxed California-inspired setting. Her design included a suntanned complexion, long blonde hair, and a blue swimsuit. The beach theme was reinforced by accessories associated with outdoor leisure and seaside play.

Malibu Barbie represented a shift from the more formal or occasion-specific wardrobes common in earlier decades. Her look reflected the popularity of casual sportswear, beach culture, and the California lifestyle in early-1970s fashion.

Malibu Barbie is sometimes confused with later beach-themed Barbie dolls, including California Girl and Sun Lovin’ releases. The identifying combination is the 1971 date, the Malibu name, the blue swimsuit, and the suntanned appearance. The line became one of the best-known fashion and lifestyle themes in Barbie history.