Barbie is continuing her quest to make a range of dolls that's inclusive for all kids. New additions include one with vitiligo and one with no hair.
, Mattel said that it wants Barbie to represent “a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion,” and it’s been using its Fashionistas line for several years now to do just that.on the Mattel website. A prototype of the doll was unveiled on Barbie’s Instagram last year, and Mattel reported that that post became its most liked post ever.
Speaking about the decision to create a female-presenting doll with no hair, representatives from Mattel said, “If a girl is experiencing hair loss for any reason, she can see herself reflected in the line.” We can definitely get behind that.The Fashionistas line has been constantly expanding to represent as many kids as possible, and its website boasts that it now includes 176 dolls with 9 different body types, 35 different skin tones, and 94 different hairstyles.
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