New York City (a girls’ leadership organization equipping girls to reach their full potential), Mattel Philanthropy and Verizon will be hosting 100 students for a special Barbie StreamHouse ...

Barbara Lakin sits on a bus in New York City, her fingers busy sewing blue thread into a tiny dress. On the seat beside her, six disheveled Barbie dolls stick out of her backpack.

NEW YORK -- Barbara Lakin sits on a bus in New York City, her fingers busy sewing blue thread into a tiny dress. On the seat beside her, six disheveled Barbie dolls stick out of her backpack.

Dongre, who also has a store in New York City, said it was a "proud moment to have a doll of Indian culture," and that she was thrilled to be partnering with Mattel on this.

This year can be defined by one color (pink!) and it’s all thanks to the 2023 “Barbie” movie — the glamorous, sensational and acclaimed motion-picture film of the year.