Mattel have made a plus size Barbie modelled after Ashley Graham

The makers of Barbie, Mattel Incorporated, have revealed a brand new doll, and she is very special. 

 

Tomorrow I am accepting one of the greatest awards I've ever been given- Glamor's Woman Of The Year. I've been to Glamour #WOTY many times and never imagined myself actually accepting such an honoring award like this for just truly being myself and standing up for what I believe in. Never doubt your power and don't take no for an answer. #beautybeyondsize

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The new Barbie doll was created to resemble the plus size model Ashley Graham, to enhance body positivity in young girls.

 

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ashley insisted that the doll "had to have her thighs touch. No ands, ifs or buts about it."

 

Come on @Barbie, let's go party!!! Thank you to my new and incredible @Mattel family for this honor! #beautybeyondsize #barbie #curvybarbie

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As a result, the Ashley doll does not have the infamous "thigh gap" that many Barbies have become known for. 

Ashley also said that "it was important that the Barbie resembled me as much as possible."

 

Thighs touching, round hips, arms and tummy!! Thank you @Mattel and @Barbie for immortalizing me into plastic! #beautybeyondsize

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"The thighs touching was one way to show young girls that it's OK for your thighs to touch, despite society saying that a 'thigh gap' is more beautiful."

 

My Barbie is one-of-a-kind and isn't for sale, YET.. but for anyone who'd want to buy it, let Mattel know by tagging @barbie and use #ashleygrahambarbie

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Ashley Graham has become an important figure in paving the way for body positivity, and has popularised the slogan "beauty beyond size".

Keep slaying, girl!