Barbie was a a firefighter, a teacher, an actor, a lifeguard, a doctor. But it wasn’t until 1976, when Kitty Black Perkins joined the brand as Chief Designer of Fashion Doll concepts ...

Mattel introduces "Kitty Black Perkins" to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie. This new release, named after the creator of the historic doll, is available at Target stores ...

In hindsight, I realize that the majority of the dolls I owned and saw in stores did not look like me — an experience many Black girls can relate to. When I was younger, many of Barbie's ...

Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which ...

First released in 2022, this Barbie doll is dressed in a traditional Asian garment in a pink and red colorway. Pink cherry blossoms help to accessorize her black hair. This Barbie is inspired by ...

Barbie's latest launch honors the life ... Inspired by her iconic "One in a Million" music video, the doll is dressed in a black faux leather ensemble featuring studded lace-up details, a zippered ...

the Aaliyah Barbie doll remembers her iconic style, keeping her influence alive across generations.” The toy features her signature cool aesthetic, including her long, dark, silky Black hair and ...

After Mattel’s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.