As part of the Barbie "Shero" line that celebrates women who break boundaries, Mattel has released a doll in honor of Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American Olympic fencer who made history by competing while wearing a hijab. The Barbie designed in her likeness features complete fencing gear, including a mask and a saber, along with training shoes and a hijab that frames her face.

Ibtihaj Muhammad, who, as a child in New Jersey, would create tiny hijabs from tissues to dress her Barbie dolls, collaborated with Mattel's designers on the doll's creation, providing input on details such as the styling of the hair beneath the scarf and the proper way to…