In February, Mattel encouraged young black girls to consider the future of fashion with the help of Barbie dolls!
To celebrate generations of black female designers, Barbie is working with blacks from the Fashion Council (BIFC) to inspire a bright future for the next generation of girls. A new Barbie doll inspired by the first black Barbie doll, now available as well.
BIFC aims to increase representation while ensuring the future of blacks in the fashion and beauty industry. Barbie and BFIC break the barriers to prevent young girls from pursuing design by creating custom shows for ENVSN Festival 2025. This two-day young designer event offers activities for industry professionals, interactive workshops and memorable experiences!
Family can find Barbie’s Black History Month series on Amazon. |Source: Mattel
Barbie celebrates the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll. |Source: Mattel
ENVSN Festival encourages young girls to pursue a career in design. |Source: Envsn Festival
These upcoming plans will focus on breaking down the barriers blacks face in the fashion interface. With the help of black designers Larissa Muehleder, Nia Thomas and Fumi Egbon, Barbie and BIFC will provide festivals with opportunities for self-expression, mentoring, and interactive meetings featuring fashion leaders. To learn more about the Envsn section, visit Envsnfestival.com.
Speaking of fashion, Barbie dolls are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first black Barbie doll. Designed by pioneering fashion designer Kitty Black Perkins, this stunning doll nodded to the 1980s doll in an off-shoulder gown with matching red heels and a gold cuff bracelet. The Anniversary Doll Honors Perkins and Barbie’s long history can now be found on the link below.
Families can celebrate Black History Month and encourage young girls to pursue a design career through these upcoming shows and celebrating dolls. Families can also view the 1980s Black Barbie collection and the Barbie Black Historic Month clothing collection on the Barbie Amazon storefront.
45th Anniversary Black Barbie Doll
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie doll, the doll was designed by Kitty Black Perkins. This stunning doll can nod to the 1980s doll in a off-shoulder gown with matching red heels and a gold cuff bracelet. Curly hair and beautiful lilac lips, this anniversary doll Honors Perkins’ long history and…
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