It has been so rewarding to witness our organization Black in Fashion Council drive long-lasting change in the fashion industry. Now we can add Barbie to our list of partners who share our commitment to breaking down barriers and creating more opportunities for future generations of Black designers,

In honor of Black History Month, Barbie is teaming up with the Black in Fashion Council to spotlight emerging designers and inspire the next generation of leaders in the fashion industry. Mattel's partnership seeks to address the statistic that Black designers make up only 7.

BIFC and Barbie announce an interview series centering the three designers who have spoken about specific hurdles they've experienced in the fashion industry.

Knowing that Black designers make up only 7.3% of the fashion industry 1, despite the community's significant influence on fashion, Barbie is committed to encouraging more young Black girls to consider a career in fashion design through partnerships that help break down barriers,