Finally, Barbie is highlighting Aurora James, founder of accessories brand Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge, this month. The fashion designer is the latest guest on the Barbie Podcast, and she also rang in Black History Month by dressing dolls in her label’s signature styles on the @BarbieStyle Instagram account.

BIFC and Barbie announce an interview series centering the three designers who have spoken about specific hurdles they've experienced in the fashion industry.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie is celebrating Black History Month and multiple generations of Black female designers, past, present, and future – from the designer behind the first-ever Black Barbie doll to emerging designers making a name for themselves,

It has been so rewarding to witness our organization Black in Fashion Council drive long-lasting change in the fashion industry. Now we can add Barbie to our list of partners who share our commitment to breaking down barriers and creating more opportunities for future generations of Black designers,