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Curators' Team
ITEM YEAR
2014
YEAR ADDED
2025
SOURCE
Mattel
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LOCATION

Sports Illustrated

In 2014, the 'Sports Illustrated Barbie' was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as part of Mattel's campaign 'Unapologetic' following a renewed controversy over Barbie's effect on body image after an artist posted pictures of the more robust physique the doll would have if she had the figure of an average 19-year-old. The message aimed to promote empowerment for women and featured Barbie alongside supermodels like Christie Brinkley and Brooklyn Decker. As part of the campaign, there was a kick-off event at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Beach House on…

ITEM YEAR
2014
YEAR ADDED
2025
Mattel
SOURCE
N/A
LOCATION
YEAR ADDED
2025
N/A
LOCATION

Sports Illustrated

In 2014, the 'Sports Illustrated Barbie' was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as part of Mattel's campaign 'Unapologetic' following a renewed controversy over Barbie's effect on body image after an artist posted pictures of the more robust physique the doll would have if she had the figure of an average 19-year-old. The message aimed to promote empowerment for women and featured Barbie alongside supermodels like Christie Brinkley and Brooklyn Decker. As part of the campaign, there…

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Curators' Team
ITEM YEAR
2014
Mattel
SOURCE



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