Last fall, Mattel debuted a new Hudson's Bay Company Barbie to honor the iconic Canadian brand. Dressed in the company's signature multi-colored stripes and a bright white toque, the Barbie puts a quintessentially Canadian twist on a classic American toy.
The Hudson's Bay Company Barbie is a collectors item that celebrates the legacy of the heritage brand. The doll was designed "to represent today’s HBC woman," therefore she sports a fashion-forward outfit consisting of a black turtleneck, a striped pencil skirt and a matching jacket. She also comes with sunglasses, a knit toque, ankle boots and a bag stuffed with everyday essentials such as a coffee cup and smartphone. The doll even includes a four-legged companion sporting a matching multi-colored ensemble.
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The Hudson's Bay Company Barbie Celebrates the Iconic Company
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