The special Barbie Diwali doll has been dressed by Indian designer Anita Dongre, who has previously made outfits for Beyoncé and Kate Middleton, to name a few.

The eponymous Indian fashion designer and couturier is the first designer to ever collaborate with Mattel on a Barbie doll for the Festival of Lights.

While the colour pink has always represented Barbie dolls, Anita Dongre wished to try something new. She said, “I wanted to bring something meaningful to the collaboration. The deep rich hues of midnight blue along with our signature Indian floral motifs felt like a natural choice.”

There is a new Barbie in town and she is all set for Deepavali. A collaboration between Mattel (a multinational toy and entertainment company) and Indian designer Anita Dongre, this is the first-ever Barbie Signature Diwali doll.

Exuding modern elegance with a blue sleeveless coatee and a Moonlight Bloom lehenga featuring intricate floral motifs, the design remains true to Dongre's signature style, inspired by contemporary India,

In a groundbreaking Navratri special, Anita Dongre revealed an Indian Barbie. In a conversation with Vogue, Anita revealed that while she was growing up, Barbies weren’t available in India. Like many young girls,

Anita Dongre and Barbie unveiled the Diwali-inspired doll ahead of the Festival of Lights. The Barbie wears a Rajasthan-inspired koti vest.