- Barbie Fashionistas Doll #228 brings a blind Barbie character into the Fashionistas collection through a design created in partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind. She wears a pink top with a layered lavender ruffled skirt, coordinated shoes and sunglasses, while the white-and-red cane adds an important part of the character’s representation.
- The doll keeps the familiar fashion-focused feel of the Fashionistas line while adding meaningful disability representation to everyday Barbie play. Her styling works naturally for friendship, fashion and daily-life stories, giving children and collectors a character that can be displayed or enjoyed alongside other Fashionistas dolls without making blindness feel separate from the wider Barbie world.
Barbie Fashionistas Doll Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches
Item Weight: 3.53 ounces
Item model number: HRH17
What’s in the box
- Includes 1 doll wearing fashion with sunglasses, cane, and shoes. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.
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Inclusive Characters Across the Collection
Buyers building a collection around representation can pair Doll #228 with the Barbie Fashionistas Doll with Down syndrome. Both characters expand the range of people represented within Barbie Fashionistas while keeping the colorful clothing and approachable styling associated with the collection.
Mobility Representation in Barbie Play
A Barbie Fashionistas wheelchair doll is another relevant choice for expanding inclusive storytelling. Adding characters with different mobility experiences gives children more options for creating everyday scenes, friendships and imaginative stories without limiting play to one particular theme.
Hearing Representation
The Barbie Fashionistas Ken doll with hearing aids adds another form of representation to a Fashionistas collection. He can be displayed or used alongside Doll #228 and other characters, helping create a more varied group of dolls with different appearances, accessories and individual styles.
More Inclusive Character Choices
Collectors can also consider a Barbie Fashionistas Ken doll with prosthetic leg when building a broader Fashionistas display. Keeping dolls from the same product family together provides visual consistency while allowing each character’s distinctive design and representation to remain clear.
Different Looks Within Fashionistas
A Barbie Fashionistas Ken doll with vitiligo offers another distinct character for buyers interested in the diversity represented across the line. Combining several Fashionistas releases can create a collection with different body details, fashion choices and character appearances.
Styling and Play Use
Doll #228’s pink and lavender outfit gives her a bright everyday fashion look rather than tying her to a specific career or event. The cane and sunglasses remain visually recognizable accessories, while the fashion styling makes the doll suitable for a wide range of everyday Barbie stories.
Care and Storage
Store the doll and smaller accessories in a clean, dry area away from prolonged direct sunlight. Keep the cane and sunglasses together when the doll is not being used so the smaller pieces are easier to locate and less likely to become damaged or misplaced.
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Before purchasing, confirm that the retailer images show Doll #228 with the correct outfit, cane, sunglasses and shoes. Also review the current age guidance, package contents, shipping terms and return information on the retailer listing before placing an order.
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