Who is Strawberry Shortcake?
Strawberry Shortcake is a sweet and helpful girl who loves to bake and garden. She loves to make new friends and wants to make the world a better place. She has a pet cat named Custard who she loves to spend time with. Strawberry Shortcake is a very talented baker and even gets invited to baking competitions. Although she is talented. Strawberry Shortcake likes to stay humble.
The Evolution Of Strawberry Shortcake
Above you can see Strawberry Shortcake throughout the years. The first image shows Strawberry Shortcake as she was drawn in the 70s, the second in the 80s, and the last in the 2000s.
1970s
This version of Strawberry Shortcake was the original version of the character. She was created for a Valentine’s day card by artist Barbi Sargent and became popular due to the strawberry print on her hat. Although she had no name yet, this version of Strawberry Shortcake made way for who Strawberry Shortcake would become. She made way for not just the creation of the characters but the entire franchise as well.
1980s
Because of the creation of the original character, a new version of Strawberry Shortcake was created in order to test the popularity with consumers. This character passed the test and became what many remember to be the first and arguably most famous version of Strawberry Shortcake. During this time, Strawberry Shortcake’s friends were also designed, popularizing the characters and making way for merchandise, TV shows, and more.
2000s
This version of Strawberry Shortcake shows how the characters evolve to fit the times. This version of Strawberry Shortcake came out in 2003. The outfits of the character reflected the times and fashion trends. Rather than designing the characters to look cute and vintage, the characters outfits were made to look more trendy and modern. They’re style became more casual, continuing to appeal to younger audiences.
