she has accumulated over 100 Barbie dolls. "She encourages you to use your creativity and imagination. And as an adult collector, youre reminded of different famous people," says Brathwaite.

The Barbie Fashionistas line features 176 dolls, both male and female, with nine different body types, 35 skin tones, and 94 hairstyles — and according to the company, it’s their “most diver ...

Yet it can take a little more finessing to find quality, affordable Black and brown dolls. With the holidays coming up, we put together a guide to some of the best diverse dolls to gift the kids ...