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Barbie Movie is Coming!
The highly anticipated Barbie movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, is set to release on July 21. With its warm-up marketing campaigns, everyone is eagerly waiting to see the exciting and meaningful stories that Barbie will bring to life. One of the keywords associated with this movie is self-acceptance.
Meet Nicola, the diplomat Barbie, and Sharon, the lawyer Barbie:
Through the inclusion of two plus-size Barbies and their empowering messages, the movie encourages us to accept our uniqueness and embrace our curves. Because just like any other Barbie, curvy Barbies can do anything!
Are there Plus-Size Barbies?
Indeed, there are Plus-Size Barbies. In 2016, Mattel, the company behind Barbie, took a significant step toward inclusivity by introducing three new types of Barbie dolls that represent a more diverse range of body shapes. One of these new dolls is Curvy Barbie, also known as the plus-size Barbie.
Why Curvy Barbie Comes Out?
Curvy Barbie is a response to the growing demand for greater diversity and body inclusivity. For decades, Barbie had been portrayed with an unrealistic and idealized body shape, which resulted in criticism and concerns regarding body image among both children and adults. Mattel’s introduction of Curvy Barbie is a victory for the body-positivity movement.
Why Plus-Size Barbie Empowered Body-Positivity?
The Curvy Barbie represents a more realistic and diverse body shape, celebrating women with curvier or fuller figures. By challenging traditional beauty norms, Plus-Size Barbie contributes to the body positivity movement, promoting the idea that beauty comes in different shapes and sizes.
The launch of Plus-Size Barbies has sparked conversations about body image and played a vital role in teaching children, with the help of parents, educators, and caregivers, about body positivity, acceptance, and the importance of embracing differences. These dolls have become valuable tools to inspire healthy self-esteem in children. In recognition of their significance, Time magazine even invited curvy Barbies to grace their covers.
What is Curvy Barbie?
Curvy Barbie, also known as Plus-Size Barbie, is a type of Barbie doll that represents a more realistic and diverse body shape. Unlike traditional Barbie dolls, Curvy Barbie:
- Made its debut in 2016 as part of Mattel’s broader effort to diversify the Barbie line and promote body positivity.
- Embraces a fuller and curvier body shape to showcase the importance of body diversity.
- Features a slightly wider waist, fuller hips, and a more realistic and curvaceous figure overall.
Plus-Size Barbie Today: Embracing Diversity
While Plus-Size Barbie did not immediately gain popularity in 2016 due to the deeply ingrained idealized body representation of traditional Barbie, societal attitudes have significantly evolved since then.
In the present day, the beauty industry, fashion brands, and entertainment media have shifted their perspectives, embracing body diversity and inclusivity. This cultural change has fostered an environment that encourages acceptance and appreciation of Plus-Size Barbie. Young girls today are exposed to a wider range of body shapes and sizes, promoting an understanding that beauty comes in various forms.
5 Inspirations from Curvy Barbies
Barbie can do anything, and plus-size Barbies, with their strength and confidence, are no exception. As we eagerly await the release of the Barbie movie, let’s find inspiration from these plus-size influencers:
Let’s Slay!
Girls can be anything they aspire to be! So to all the beautiful and confident curvy Barbie girls out there, let’s slay the world!
This article was written for Ambassadeur Hotel.
