It has been 40 years since the first Black Barbie doll was released, and now, in honor of black history month, a diverse set of Barbie dolls is out, courtesy of Shiona Turini, the costume designer for Queen & Slim, reported The New York Post. She took to Instagram and captioned the picture, “Thank you @barbiestyle — for collaborating with me to create Barbies with braids, finger waves and everything in between. Chicks by the layers, all different flavors. And even a curvy doll, in a crop top, with waist-length twists. Baby Shiona is PROUD.”
Shiona and Mattel hope that this new line of dolls will inspire young black girls to love themselves the way they are. Barbie’s parent company, Mattel has collaborated with Shiona Turini to create a set of dolls that has 10 different hairstyles, skin tones, and body types. These new Barbie Dolls feature dark skin tones and diverse African hairstyles. Apart from that, the lineup also features “curvy” Barbie dolls in order to promote body positivity and acceptance.
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