Barbie is celebrating Black History Month by elevating emerging Black designers and commemorating the release of Barbie's first Black doll.

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. For its latest campaign, Barbie is partnering with the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC) to spotlight three emerging Black women designers,

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.

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,

Barbie is teaming up with Black in Fashion Council to acknowledge and celebrate Black designers. Only a small percentage of the industry is made up of Black des

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

Knowing that Black designers make up only 7.3% of the fashion industry 1, despite the community's significant influence on fashion, Barbie is committed to encouraging more young Black girls to consider a career in fashion design through partnerships that help break down barriers,