Ashley Graham, the supermodel known for her size 13 curves, is getting her own Barbie. The doll will replicate all of the attributes that make Ashley so unique including her tattoos and crystal-clear blue eyes, and it will wear the designer’s favorite outfit: a sequined red bikini.
How awesome is this?
I am so inspired by Mattel’s Ashley Graham commitment to creating more inclusive and diverse dolls, and I am proud to be the first curvaceous Barbie doll in the brand’s history,” Ashley told People. “Now little girls can see themselves represented in Barbie’s body and in mine
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In collaboration with Ashley and her team, the doll’s team at Mattel consulted with plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and hair stylists to accurately replicate her look.
The goal was to make sure the doll Ashley Graham reflected the kind of positive and progressive imagery that the Ashley Graham brand is all about.
We always strive to reflect the world in which we live,” said Lisa McKinnon, senior vice president, and general manager of Mattel’s American Girl division. “And we were wondering how we could include even more diversity in our dolls.
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It was a natural progression for us to work with Ashley, who is inspiring and embodies so many of the qualities our customers instagram ashley graham value, to create a Barbie doll in her likeness.
A study released in March found that little girls are influenced by what they see in media, and nearly half of the girls surveyed perceived their own bodies as not good enough compared with the pictures of people they saw in magazines and on TV.
Research has shown that exposure to positive, instagram ashley graham diverse representations of bodies can combat the damaging effects of negative and distorted images.
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I am so excited for little girls to be able to see versions of themselves in Barbie that perhaps they’ve never seen before,” Ashley said. “ And I’m equally excited for adults to be inspired by this doll and to see more versions of body Barbie in the future!”
Now you can buy the Ashley Graham Barbie doll, as well as other fabulous Barbies, on eBay. Whether you’re a collector or just want to give the doll as a gift to a little girl in your life, she’s sure to be a tremendously inspiring gift.
This is such an amazing accomplishment for the plus-size industry and a great step forward in body positivity and representation. We can’t wait to see who is next!
Ashley Graham: From Swimsuit Model to Social Justice Warrior
As if being the first size 16 model to land the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit wasn’t enough, Ashley Graham has been on a veritable rampage through the fashion, beauty, and social justice industries.
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Not content with changing the way the world sees plus-size women, she’s also taken on body-shaming, gender equality, ashley graham nude and anti-bullying campaigns. She’s also a tireless social media presence, with over 24 million followers on Instagram. We salute you, ashley graham nude—you’re an inspiration to women and men everywhere!
Who is Ashley Graham?
you’re probably already well acquainted with Ashley Graham. But for those who aren’t, here’s a bit of background. Born and raised in South Dakota, Ashley is a descendant of the Lakota tribe. She gained early exposure to modeling after moving to Minneapolis, where she worked in fashion retail. Eventually, she moved to