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27th May 2022
05:15pm BST

The Barbie's outfit involves a burgandy bustier and skirt which can be removed to reveal a silver catsuit under, as Laverne didn't want to be limited to one look.
"I was like, “What if we did a look that peeled?”" she told E! News.
"She gives you a catsuit fantasy, honey. Transgender Barbie is in effect. She’s giving you looks. She’s giving you everything."
Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Dolls at Mattel, told Metro.co.uk: "We are proud to highlight the importance of inclusion and acceptance at every age and to recognise Laverne’s significant impact on culture."
The doll is part of Mattel and Barbie's Tribute Collection, aiming to "celebrate visionaries who inspire through their incredible contributions and impact as trailblazers." Others with dolls in the collection include Vera Wang and TV icon Lucille Ball.Mattel said in a statement: "Barbie knows that representation matters, and we are committed to continue to increase diversity in all our collections, so that more people can see themselves reflected."
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