The concept of a Black Barbie doll was first floated at Mattel almost ... Perkins wanted to ditch the traditional Barbie look of long cascading hair and a full, princess-like ball gown.

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 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 ...

Aaliyah has received her own Barbie doll ... the figurine’s black hair is styled with a side part, just like Aaliyah, who went by the nickname “Babygirl.” The doll is also part of Mattel ...