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Title: Honoring Legendary Aaliyah's Style with the Barbie Music Collector Doll Tribute

Rashad Haughton collaborated intimately with the Barbie design squad, meticulously checking that each aspect reflected his sister's unique style and resonated with her devoted followers. Head-to-toe, every detail in the Barbie doll was intended to honor her spirit and influence.

Title: Honoring Legendary Aaliyah's Style with the Barbie Music Collector Doll Tribute

Twenty-plus years since her untimely departure, Aaliyah's influence in culture continues to be robust. To honor this R&B icon, Mattel has collaborated with Aaliyah's brother, Rashad Haughton, to launch a Barbie Music Collector doll, expected on her 46th birthday, January 16, 2025[1].

This Barbie doll release is a celebration of Aaliyah's distinctive style and legendary music career. The process to perfect the doll was prolonged, but Rashad saw the timing as perfect, especially for launching on her birthday[2].

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Rashad worked closely with the designers to ensure the doll authentically represented his sister's fashion sense. The doll's dress is inspired by Aaliyah's memorable look from her "One in a Million" music video, a turning point in her career[3].

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The video showcased a shift in Aaliyah's style, a blend of masculine and feminine elements. She wore form-fitting leather attire and had an iconic deep-parted swoop bang hairstyle, setting a fashion trend that has persisted[3].

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The song "One in a Million" reached moderate success in the US and topped the Hot R&B Airplay chart. Internationally, it ranked highly, while the music video was praised for Aaliyah's captivating dance performances and Futuristic aesthetics[2].

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The Aaliyah-inspired Barbie doll was crafted with intricate detail, thanks to collaborations with Aaliyah's stylist, Derek Lee, and Mattel's team[3]. The doll features her distinctive hairstyle, particularly the eye patch rumored following the video release.

Aaliyah's quick ascent in the R&B world was aided by her signature "street to sweet" sound, winning five Grammy Award nominations and reinforcing her unique fusion of beats and angelic vocals[4].

Rashad believes Aaliyah's legacy lives on due to her enigmatic appeal and edgy style. The Aaliyah doll's release is an opportunity for fans to embrace and remember her mystery and charm, making it a coveted item for Barbie collectors and Aaliyah fans alike[1].

[1] https://www.essence.com/culture/aaliyah-barbie-doll/[2] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/aaliyah-barbie-doll-launch-mattel-rashad-haughton-20220601/[3] https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/16/aaliyah-barbie-doll-launch-mattel-honour-r-b-icon[4] https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/aaliyah-barbie-doll-launch-mattel-honor-r-b-icon-445776

This Barbie doll tribute to Aaliyah is not just a business venture, but a testament to her enduring influence in the entertainment industry, particularly in Hollywood. The collaboration between Mattel and Rashad Haughton aims to preserve and celebrate Aaliyah's iconic style and music career.

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