Arsenal and England star striker Chloe Kelly makes debut on Barbie Dream Team
Footballer Chloe Kelly, tennis legend Serena Williams and German pop star Helene Fischer are among several female changemakers being celebrated with a unique Barbie doll to mark International Women's Day.
Mattel is marking International Women's Day by launching its first-ever Barbie Dream Team in honour of eight women who're pioneering change in their chosen fields.
The plastic toy-maker has described the group, which includes legendary tennis star and 23 Grand Slam title holder Serena Williams, as "global trailblazers who are paving the way for the next generation."
Barbie has a history of celebrating trailblazing women. Alongside Serena's sister Venus it has recently paid tribute to several notable leaders in the STEM field by creating dolls in their likeness. Among those celebrated were Susan Wojcicki, the longtime CEO of YouTube, and British scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
By honouring their achievements, Mattel says hopes the one-of-a-kind dolls will inspire girls everywhere to "pursue their passions boldly and realize their limitless potential.”
Also honoured is Arsenal and England striker, Chloe Kelly, who shot to fame after firing the extra-time winner against Germany at the 2022 European Championship final.
On the spot: Chloe Kelly scores in the shoot-out to decide the Women's Euro 2025 final as England beat Spain at Switzerland's St. Jakob-Park in Basel 27 July 2025 AP Photo/Jean-Christophe Bott/KeystoneWhen the Lionesses defended their title in Switzerland last year, she cemented her star-striker status by successfully taking the penalty that ensured England's victory over Spain.
“Growing up, I dreamed about winning trophies and big moments in football, but I never imagined a different kind of milestone like this," said Kelly.
There's also a unique doll for multiple award-winning German pop icon Helene Fischer, and Poland's intrepid mountaineer Zoja Skubis. She climbed her way into the record books by becoming the youngest women to reach the summit of Mount Everest (8,849 m) and Manaslu (8,163 m).
Mattel is marking International Women's Day by launching its first-ever Barbie Dream Team in honour of eight women who're pioneering change in their chosen fields.
The plastic toy-maker has described the group, which includes legendary tennis star and 23 Grand Slam title holder Serena Williams, as "global trailblazers who are paving the way for the next generation."
Barbie has a history of celebrating trailblazing women. Alongside Serena's sister Venus it has recently paid tribute to several notable leaders in the STEM field by creating dolls in their likeness. Among those celebrated were Susan Wojcicki, the longtime CEO of YouTube, and British scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
By honouring their achievements, Mattel says hopes the one-of-a-kind dolls will inspire girls everywhere to "pursue their passions boldly and realize their limitless potential.”
Also honoured is Arsenal and England striker, Chloe Kelly, who shot to fame after firing the extra-time winner against Germany at the 2022 European Championship final.
When the Lionesses defended their title in Switzerland last year, she cemented her star-striker status by successfully taking the penalty that ensured England's victory over Spain.
“Growing up, I dreamed about winning trophies and big moments in football, but I never imagined a different kind of milestone like this," said Kelly.
There's also a unique doll for multiple award-winning German pop icon Helene Fischer, and Poland's intrepid mountaineer Zoja Skubis. She climbed her way into the record books by becoming the youngest women to reach the summit of Mount Everest (8,849 m) and Manaslu (8,163 m).
International Women’s Day: Celebrating a century of female legacy at Elizabeth Arthotel
Women in Frame is a two-week exhibition exploring heritage and cultural memory within the Austrian alpine resort of Ischgl and the impact over a century of the Aloys family and its influential matriach Elisabeth Aloys.
International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March marks 115 years of women’s contributions to cultural, social and economic progress, and also the launch of 'Women in Frame', an exhibition at Austria's luxury Elizabeth Arthotel in Ischgl that's celebrating contemporary female artists.
Presented as part of the alpine resort's season-long cultural programme, The Art of Legacy, the new two-week show exploring themes of heritage and cultural memory.
The exhibition also aims to reflect on more than a century of female ownership within the Aloys family and honour the ArtHotel's founder Elisabeth Aloys.
The Aloys can trace their roots back to Annemarie Aloys in the early 1900s, through Olga Aloys mid-century, to hotel founder Elisabeth Aloys and now her daughter and the current owner, Mirjam Aloys.
Each generation has been instrumental in the region’s growth, fostering community progress and shaping Ischgl into the renowned ski destination it is today, embodying the spirit of this year’s IWD theme, “Give to Gain”.
Women in Frame
A highlight of the showcase is a new rooftop sculptural commission, Sissy, by the Austrian sister duo Mercedes & Franziska Welte / NONOS.
This significant work pays tribute to the hotel’s founder Elisabeth, affectionately titled after her nickname — itself a reference to Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
Reflecting on the commission and the Aloys’ family female legacy, the artistic sisters said: "In creating Sissy, we wanted to reflect the strength of female presence and the importance of remembering those whose vision continues to shape the present. By honouring legacy, we gain a deeper understanding of our future.”
Throughout the building, visitors to 'Women in Frame' can also see the mixed-media work of several artists including Francesca MartÃ, Susana Anaya, Patricia Reinhart, Annette Goessel and Dhira Barein.
The history and impact of the Aloys family is also central to an archival photography exhibition and a virtual gallery looking into their role in shaping the region and the hotel's 50-year history.
Women in Frame is on at the Elizabeth Arthotel until 22 March 2026.
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