Barbie has worn a black and white one piece swimsuit, a pink dress, and a silver space suit—and now thanks to a new collaboration, she can wear Reebok Angel Reese 1 too.
Mattel unveiled its latest doll inspired by professional basketball player Angel Reese, a forward for WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, featuring a Barbie pink uniform with the player’s number 5, as well as pink Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneakers.
“Barbie honors role models who inspire girls to imagine what’s possible,” Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie, said on the July 24 announcement. “From her on-court achievements and entrepreneurial leadership to her tireless advocacy for girls, Angel Reese is helping children see that confidence, ambition, and resilience can open countless doors.”
The release is a nod to the basketball player’s nickname, Bayou Barbie, bringing to life the moniker she earned as a college basketball player for the LSU Tigers.
“Having my own Barbie doll is a true dream come true for me. It’s such an incredible honor because it’s about showing girls that there are no limits to what they can achieve. I’ve never let anyone else define what’s possible for me, and every challenge I’ve faced has only made me stronger,” Reese said in the announcement. “I hope this doll reminds girls to be unapologetically themselves, embrace every part of who they are, and go after their dreams with confidence.”
Beyond the court, Reese has become a champion for women’s empowerment through the Angel C. Reese Foundation, looking to bring equal opportunities to girls and underserved communities in areas like sports, education, and financial literacy.
For those wishing to purchase the signature doll, it is already available through the official Mattel shop, as well as exclusive retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
The collaboration extends beyond just the doll, bringing the Barbie experience to life by offering Barbie pink sneakers to match the doll, as well as a matching jersey and Barbie-inspired merch. The Barbie basketball sneakers are available beginning Aug. 3 through DICK’S Sporting Goods, and through the official Reebok website. The Barbie merch collection may be purchased on the official Angel Reese website.
