Victorian gothic melancholy, muted kawaii sweetness, and Barbie-esque exuberance. The fashion world has already begun to lean ...

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Barbie's unrealistic proportions have stirred up controversy for decades. Critics of the doll say that her tiny torso and long limbs give young girls false expectations for what womens' bodies ...

For years, women advocates have criticized the doll for her proportions, which they say set unrealistic and damaging body expectations for young girls. In response, her maker, Mattel, created a ...