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plastic Aug. 2, 2023

Meet EcoWarrior BarbieShe’s made out of mushrooms, named after Greta Thunberg, and is definitely not a real Mattel product.

By Paula Aceves
spring 2019 fashion issue Feb. 6, 2019

Barbie’s Finally Found Her True Calling: InfluencerIt’s a perfect career for the eternal teenager with an ever-evolving wardrobe and enviable hair.

By Marisa Meltzer
art Apr. 20, 2018

A Mexican Court Has Blocked Sales of the Controversial Frida Kahlo Barbie DollMattel has faced criticism ever since the doll was released last month.

By Gabriella Paiella

dolls Mar. 11, 2018

Salma Hayek Has Weighed In on the Frida Kahlo Barbie DollKahlo’s family criticized it earlier this week.

By Amanda Arnold
art Mar. 9, 2018

Frida Kahlo’s Family Is Upset About Her Barbie Doll“I would have liked the doll to have traits more like Frida’s, not this doll with light-colored eyes.”

By Gabriella Paiella
possibilities June 20, 2017

Short Ken and 19 Other Alternative Ken DollsDivorced Dad Ken, anyone?

By the Cut
it’s a barbie world June 20, 2017

Here’s Why the New Plus-size Ken Doll Is Called ‘Broad’Ken has been reimagined.

By Gabriella Paiella
body diversity Nov. 16, 2016

Model Ashley Graham on Why We Need Curvy BarbiesThe curve model and body-image activist got her own doll.

By Susan Rinkunas
body positivity May 2, 2016

Misty Copeland Has Her Own Barbie Doll“She has muscles and calves and thighs and a bust.”

By Catie L'Heureux
fashion Jan. 29, 2016

What We Need is ‘New Mom Barbie’Why stop at three new dolls?

By Laura June

body positivity Jan. 28, 2016

Barbie Inches Closer to RealityShe’ll come in three new sizes: curvy, tall, and petite.

By Laura June
malibu nightmare house Aug. 15, 2014

Do Grown Women Really Want to Dress Like Barbie?Mattel thinks so.

By Véronique Hyland
what a doll July 17, 2014

Mattel Is Making a Karl Lagerfeld BarbieWill it come with a Monaco Dream House?

By Véronique Hyland
toys Oct. 17, 2013

Barbie’s Still So LucrativeWay more lucrative than feminism.

By Maggie Lange
body image July 22, 2013

Girls and Body Image: Why Barbie’s Not SellingThey all possess ultra-thin body frames.

By Julie Ma
beauty marks Dec. 29, 2010

Mother-Daughter Tanning Is a Widespread Issue; Paul Rudd Goes Mountain ManPlus, Nicki Minaj in bringing back her Pink Friday MAC lipstick.
fashion’s night out Sept. 11, 2010

Exclusive Video: Male Models Play Ken Dolls on Fashion’s Night OutKen is single and ready to mingle, apparently.

By Charlotte Cowles
beauty marks Oct. 9, 2009

New Black Barbies Criticized for Straight Hair; Date-Rape-Drug-Detecting Lip GlossAnd Naomi Campbell likes Afros.

By Sharon Clott
first looks Dec. 2, 2008

Inside the New $500 Barbie Fashion BookIt’s devoted to Barbie’s somewhat storied high-fashion history.

By Lauren Murrow
plastic people Nov. 14, 2008

Barbie Infiltrates the Fashion Industry, and We Are ScaredBarbie maker Mattel will sponsor Fashion Week for three years starting in February.

By Amy Odell