'People need to see more people like me out there in the world and not be hidden away.”
British model Ellie Goldstein has teamed up with Barbie as they launch their first doll with Down’s syndrome. The doll, which is available to pre-order today and goes on sale across the UK on May 3, will allow even more children to find a doll that represents them.
Model Ellie, 21, is one of fashion’s rising stars and the UK’s most prominent model with Down’s syndrome. She has made history as the first model with Down’s syndrome to feature in major international campaigns for brands like Gucci Beauty and Adidas. Barbie consulted with the National Down Syndrome Society in the US and medical professionals informed the design process, introducing a new face and body sculpt to be more illustrative of women with Down’s syndrome, including a shorter frame and a longer torso.
The chevrons, or arrows, are synonymous with “The Lucky Few,” meant to represent the lucky few who have someone with Down’s syndrome in their lives. “This means so much for our community, who for the first time, can play with a Barbie doll that looks like them. AFO’s are most commonly used by children with Down’s syndrome in the US. While not all people with Down’s syndrome wear ankle foot orthotics as each person is unique, Barbie took the decision to promote the representation of adaptive equipment in the play space by including them as accessories.
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