On Wednesday (January 29th), Barbie unveiled it's new diverse collection, which includes a doll with a darker skine tone, a doll with vitiligo and a doll who is suffering with hair loss. Mattel said in a statement that they are committed to “continuing the journey to represent global diversity and inclusivity in the fashion doll aisle by showcasing a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion.”
In a statement, Lisa McKnight, SVP and GM of Barbie & Dolls at Mattel said, “We are proud that Barbie is the most diverse doll line on the market that continues to evolve to better reflect the world girls see around them. Our commitment to better reflect the world drives a powerful conversation, and we know our efforts are resonating with eight consecutive quarters of growth and the Fashionistas category up double digits in 2019.”