Mattel worked with a dermatologist to ensure it was portrayed correctly, according to Mashable. There will even be a doll with vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin color in blotches, which many became aware of through the rise of model Winnie Harlow. The Fashionistas collection will also represent those with different disabilities, including dolls in wheelchairs and with prosthetic legs. Man buns, cornrows, no hair and rainbow hair options will all be up for grabs. The hair on the figures will vary in color, texture and style. The Barbie Fashionistas will have 176 dolls - both male and female - with nine different body types, 35 skin tones and 94 hairstyles.īarbies will now be available in curvy, petite and tall dolls, while Ken dolls will have narrow features and more broad shoulders, according to People. Mattel family's legendary 'Barbie penthouse' hits the marketīarbie debuts doll in likeness of British COVID-19 vaccine developerīarbie is evolving to keep up with the times by introducing two new doll collections: the Barbie Fashionistas line and the Barbie Wellness collection.Ĭhildren of all sizes, colors and abilities will be able to see themselves and relate to the popular toy, Mattel announced this week. Mattel apologizes for Asian Olympics Barbie doll fail: We 'fell short'

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