Barbie Rings In Her 65th Anniversary by Celebrating 9 Remarkable Women, Including Viola Davis, Shania Twain, and Helen Mirren

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Watch out, Margot Robbie, there are a few new Barbies in town—and Glamour visited Mattel’s design studio to see just how they’re made.

In honor of International Women’s Day, the iconic brand is celebrating nine women worldwide including Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Helen Mirren, plus activists, artists, directors, and more—all of whom will get dolls made in their likeness.

“We’re really proud of the way we can use the Barbie brand as a platform to honor amazing trailblazing women,” Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and chief brand officer at Mattel Inc., tells Glamour.

As Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, Mattel Inc. invited Glamour to tour its design studio for a behind-the-scenes look at making the infamous doll, and of course, a tour of Barbie’s dream house.

Barbie’s Dream House
Barbie’s Dream House
©2023 Mattel, Inc.

Inside Barbie’s wardrobe, there’s surprisingly more than just pink. In addition to doll-size Moschino sunglasses and pink Beis luggage, many items in the doll’s wardrobe are inspired by internet trends, such as the mob-wife aesthetic.

“I’m always looking at the latest fashion trends and trying to infuse that into our looks here,” says Rachel Ritter, Barbie’s wardrobe stylist for social media—the dream job of many girls and women around the world.

Barbie's closet
Barbie's closet
©2023 Mattel, Inc.

From the big screen to the award stage, the Barbie craze is far from over. The film itself is nominated for eight awards at this year’s Oscars. Tune in Sunday, March 3, at 7 p.m. ET to find out, and check out more exclusive content from Glamour’s tour at Mattel Inc. on TikTok.

Originally Appeared on Glamour