Irreconcilable differences were cited as the cause for the breakup of Barbie and Ken, but now Ken wants Barbie back, says U.S. toymaker Mattel.

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Eighteen months ago, Barbie dumped the "metrosexual" blonde beach boy Ken, for Australian surfer Blaine, but now Ken is undergoing a makeover in an effort to win back Barbie, his love for the past 43 years, the Sunday Telegraph reported.

Russell Arons, Ken's personal manager and publicist, revealed that Ken has been in conversations with some of Britain's and Hollywood's top celebrity stylists.

"Ken needs to look effortless and cool without trying too hard. I'm sure Barbie would appreciate a man who spends less time in the bathroom than she does and wouldn't upstage her on a night out," said British stylist Kenny Ho, who has advised David Beckham and Pierce Brosnan.

"He should go for slim-fitting shirts, low V-neck knitwear, straight-cut, flat-front trousers, single-breasted jackets and military-inspired coats."