Barbie's Brand New Flat Feet Is An Important Moment For the Brand
There's a whole line of dolls that are showcasing lots more diversity.
Barbie has introduced a new line of Fashionista dolls and some of them-gasp!-have flat feet. They’re wearing wedge sandals and actual flat shoes even.
“The range includes 23 dolls that feature 14 different facial sculpts, eight skin tones, 18 eye colours, and 23 hair colours with fashions reflecting authentic street style,” a spokesperson told Buzzfeed.
The dolls will be rolled out through October. And, according to CNN, “The latest line of diverse Barbies may find fans among a growing number of parents who want dolls to reflect the broad ethnic diversity of women and a wide range of possibilities for girls’ futures.
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