Barbie's latest makeover shows that diversity is the new beauty ideal

Gone are the days when Barbie dolls were largely blonde, blue-eyed, representative of narrow definitions of beauty and made in unrealistic proportions. Photo composite: Instagram/@barbiestyle

Celebrity makeup artist Sir John, known for his looks for Beyonce and Chrissy Teigen, has an iconic new client: Barbie.

The most famous doll on the planet has made good use of the past months of lockdown to get a beauty makeover and pay tribute to the most diverse and inclusive types of beauty worldwide.