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.

While the above Barbie doll is new for 2025 ... The cyan blue shoes, meantime, reference the signature style and color of the iconic opera company. This Barbie is dressed in a traditional Chinese ...

Rashad Haughton worked closely with the Barbie design team to ensure that every detail accurately represented his sister's style and what she meant to her fans.