French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has reimagined one of the most recognizable creations of his career. He has created miniature versions of his iconic coat made from plush teddy bears for Barbie and Ken. The new dolls are called Bearbie and will be officially unveiled on October 3 during Paris Fashion Week.

De Castelbajac first presented the original coat in 1986. It was more than just a striking designer piece — it was also a statement against the use of real fur. Over the years, the design became one of the French designer’s most recognizable creations.

Over the course of nearly four decades, the coat has been worn by numerous celebrities. Among its famous fans were Diana Ross, Pharrell Williams, Drake and LL Cool J. Two years ago, the design was given a new interpretation in collaboration with Vetements.

Now the iconic silhouette has moved far beyond the world of adult fashion — it has been scaled down to fit Mattel’s dolls.

«When I was a child, I played war with little toy soldiers. Now I’m 76 and I play with Barbie», de Castelbajac told WWD.

For Barbie, the designer created an especially colorful look. She wears a miniature version of the coat covered in multicolored plush teddy bears, high denim boots and a T-shirt dress decorated with graffiti.

The boots have a story of their own, too. According to the designer, they reference the period when he collaborated with Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. The tiny Barbie look therefore brings together several important chapters from de Castelbajac’s creative biography.

Ken was given a more understated version. For him, the designer left the coat without its colorful decoration and paired it with baggy jeans and sneakers. In another version, the coat comes in white, making the look considerably more minimalist than Barbie’s vibrant outfit.

The name of the new dolls — Bearbie — is a play on words: the English word «bear» was added to Barbie. The same motif was carried over onto the packaging. It features de Castelbajac’s signature bright colors, while the final letter in the name Barbie has been replaced with the image of a plush teddy bear’s head.

For the designer, the collaboration also has a personal meaning. He dedicated the new doll to his seven-year-old daughter, Eugénie.

Photo: Instagram @jcdecastelbajac

Mattel has released a new collectible Barbie doll inspired by Marilyn Monroe to mark the 100th anniversary of her birth. The doll recreates one of the Hollywood icon’s most famous looks — the outfit Monroe wore while performing «Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend» in «Gentlemen Prefer Blondes».

Barbie wears a vibrant pink dress with a large bow at the back, long gloves and statement jewelry adorned with sparkling «diamonds». Monroe’s signature hairstyle completes the look. Her 1953 appearance in the outfit went on to become one of the most recognizable moments in Hollywood history. The original costume, designed by William Travilla, can be seen this year in an exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

«We created this doll as a tribute to Marilyn, drawing inspiration from the pink satin gown and diamonds she wore in the film», said Robert Best, Vice President and Creative Director at Mattel.

The new Barbie, however, celebrates more than Marilyn Monroe’s style. Mattel also highlights her legacy as an artist, entrepreneur and woman who was ahead of her time. The doll was created in collaboration with The Estate of Marilyn Monroe, LLC.

This is not the first Barbie inspired by Monroe. Mattel has been drawing on her legacy since the 1990s, and the new release is the seventh doll dedicated to the Hollywood icon.

The collectible Barbie Signature Marilyn Monroe Doll went on sale on August 18, priced at $81.

Photo: Instagram @mattelcreations, @barbie

Mattel has unveiled a new collector Barbie dedicated to legendary American singer Whitney Houston.

The doll’s look was inspired by one of Houston’s most iconic stage and music-video outfits – the memorable ensemble she wore in the 1987 video for «I Wanna Dance With Somebody». The song went on to become one of the biggest hits of the singer’s career and earned her a Grammy Award for «Best Female Pop Vocal Performance».

The doll is priced at $60 and is already available for purchase from Amazon and Walmart. The set also includes a microphone and a special stand for it.

According to Variety, Mattel worked on the collector Barbie in collaboration with Pat Houston – the late singer’s sister-in-law and the person responsible for managing her legacy. Music company Primary Wave Music also joined the project.

Photo: Mattel

Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie inspired by Miley Cyrus. The singer was personally involved in the design process and revealed that having her own Barbie had been a childhood dream.

According to Cyrus, Barbie has always held a special place in her life. As a child, she loved braiding her dolls’ hair and creating new looks for them. Today, she still carefully preserves her personal Barbie collection, keeping every doll in its original box.

«Barbie is a part of my life that I’ll never outgrow because she evolves and grows alongside me. Holding a doll created in my likeness is an incredibly special and symbolic moment – it feels as though the circle has finally come full», Miley Cyrus wrote on social media.

The new Barbie draws inspiration from the singer’s stage look in the music video «Golden Burning Sun», featured in the musical film «Something Beautiful». The doll is dressed in an exclusive Alaïa ensemble that faithfully recreates Miley’s outfit from the video.

The Miley Cyrus Barbie is now available on Mattel’s official website. The collectible doll is priced at $60.

Photo: Instagram @barbie

Mattel has introduced the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes. The doll features a continuous glucose monitor, an insulin pump, and a smartphone with an app to track blood sugar levels.

The toy is the result of a collaboration with the nonprofit organization Breakthrough T1D, which supports people living with this diagnosis.

According to the manufacturer, the doll is part of the Barbie Fashionista line – an inclusive collection that celebrates diversity in appearance and life experiences.

Barbie is dressed in a blue polka dot top – a pattern chosen deliberately, as the blue circle is the international symbol for diabetes awareness.

The new Barbie is inspired by Lila Moss, the daughter of supermodel Kate Moss, who lives with diabetes herself.

«The introduction of a Barbie with type 1 diabetes is an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation», said Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of the Barbie brand.

According to her, the new doll is more than just a toy – it’s a way to support children living with diabetes and to help them feel seen. Mattel strives to ensure that every child can see themselves reflected in their favorite dolls. By representing conditions like diabetes, the company helps foster empathy and acceptance.

Notably, Mattel has previously released Barbie dolls with various differences, including hearing aids, wheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, and even Down syndrome.

Photo: Instagram @lilamoss