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- Released: June 12, 2009
- Designer: Stacy McBride
- Cheerleader sisters: Grace and Courtney http://jezebel.com/5315415/mattels-new-b...
- Math and Music sisters: Kara and Kiana http://jezebel.com/5315415/mattels-new-b...
- Journalism and Art: Trichelle and Janessa http://jezebel.com/5315415/mattels-new-b...
- future plans: several new dolls including a male named Darren that mentors his brothers. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/arti...
- Future additions: Rocawear clothing http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/arti...
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Mattel has released the new So in Style line of African American Barbie dolls. All of the sisters have fuller lips a wider nose and more pronounced cheek bones, some will have curly hair and some will have skin that is darker in hue. huffingtonpost.com Stacy McBride wanted to introduce more realistic role models and mentors in the form of these Barbie So in Style dolls.
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Sisters and Mentors
These Barbie So in Style big sister dolls are best friends that love to share their favorite activities with their 'little sisters. there are 3 combinations of sisters to choose from and each has their own personalities. You are able to choose from three big sister/little sister doll combinations, each of the sisters share their flair for fashion and favorite classes: science & cheerleading, math & music or journalism & art. Each doll comes with fun accessories included.http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3532366Raven L. Hill wrote for "The Root" "The dolls come in pairs of big and little sisters to encourage mentoring relationships.… They may not be mirror-perfect, but they come closer to the fantasy than my childhood playthings. I would want these dolls for my daughter".http://jezebel.com/5315415/mattels-new-black-barbie-a-step-in-the-right-direction
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Meet the designer of So in Style dolls
This is the designer of So in Style Barbies. her name is Stacy McBride and she is going to tell you all about Mattel's newest venture. these beautiful big sister dolls.
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Barbie So In Style News
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Are Mattel's New Dolls Black Enough?
In the past, she also customized Barbies, but the field got increasingly crowded, she says. Now, she's turned to the So In Style little-sister dolls, ... (December 02, 2009)Wall Street Journal -
Decade: Todd Haynes on “Far From Heaven”
In this case that working style was supported by so many successful creative alliances. I remember one day when we were knocking stuff off pretty quickly ... (December 11, 2009)Indie Wire -
New Disney princess makes history
... in the White House and a new line of Barbie dolls modeled after black women, will crown an extraordinary year of visibility for African-American women. ... (December 10, 2009)Etownian -
So In Style Barbies a Huge hit for Mattel
The new Barbie dolls unlike the contemporary blonde and white barbie dolls feature hip and fashionable women of color. The So in Style Barbie line features ... (December 08, 2009)Daily World Buzz
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Barbie So In Style Links Powered by Google
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Amazon.com: Barbie So In Style Kendal & Kara Dolls: Toys & Games
Amazon.com: Barbie So In Style Kendal & Kara Dolls: Toys & Gamesamazon.com
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Barbie So In Style Products and Merchandise
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Barbie So In Style Stylin Hair Kara Doll - $24.99
Amazon.com: Barbie So In Style Stylin Hair Kara Doll: Toys & GamesAmazon
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Barbie So In Style Stylin Hair Grace Doll - $24.99
Amazon.com: Barbie So In Style Stylin Hair Grace Doll: Toys & GamesAmazon
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Mahalo Answers for Barbie So In Style
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What do you think of the new black Barbies? 10 AnswersI think they're great! I love the fact that they were developed by an African-American mother who wanted to create these dolls for her daughters and other child... read more -
Is this guy for real? Jeff Elridge and his Barbie Ban? 1 AnswerYup, Jeff Eldridge, WV state senator introduced legislation on Tuesday to ban Barbie in West Virginia. In an interview he said he realizes the bill doesn't have... read more -
So In Style Barbie doll sisters have come out. Do you think they will find a fan base with children? 1 AnswerI think they will find a fanbase and sell well. Girls love barbies, so these new ones wont just be avoided because of their skin color. read more -
Does Barbie have cankles? 5 AnswersYes, this has gone too far! Seriously? A shoe designer thinks that Barbie, the doll with legs 20% longer than any real woman could have, has cankles? Even Preg... read more
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