Lars, Byron
1965–Present · Contribution: 1995-2011
Fashion Designer
Designed Mattel's first collection of African American Barbie dolls authentically representing Black hair, complexion, and style
Portraits are AI-generated interpretations, not photographs.
Quick facts
- Born
- Unknown
- Active since
- 1995
- Category
- Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
- Best known for
- Designed Mattel's first authentic Black Barbie collectionOwn "twisted classics" labelGenre-blending American style
Impact on the world
Lars used the most widely recognized doll in the world to give Black girls figures that actually looked like them, correcting a long-standing absence. His work reshaped representation in mainstream toys.
Sources
- Aspire (Celebrating the Impact of Black Fashion Designers)
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