Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over fifty years

A doll is a model of a human, often used as a toy for children, and an artistic hobby for adults. Dolls have also been used in traditional religious rituals throughout the world.

Fashion dolls are primarily designed to be dressed to reflect fashion trends and are usually modeled after teen girls or adult women.

Dolls have traditionally been made as crude, rudimentary playthings as well as with elaborate, artful design.