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Lenny Kravitz to be immortalised as Barbie doll for Ken’s 65th anniversary

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Cooper-Fiske, C. (2026, September 17). Lenny Kravitz to be immortalised as Barbie doll for Ken’s 65th anniversary. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/lenny-kravitz-zoe-kravitz-barbie-doll-b1297388.html

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Lenny Kravitz, the 62-year-old musician known for hits like "Fly Away" and "Are You Gonna Go My Way," is being turned into a Barbie doll to celebrate Ken’s 65th anniversary. As one of only two "Kenbassadors"—the first being LeBron James—Kravitz's doll will feature his signature dreadlocks, sunglasses, and stage attire, including a bronze-colored mesh top and denim jeans. Mattel’s vice president described the honor as recognition of Kravitz’s influence on style and culture. The collectible doll will be available for purchase online from September 17 at $70 (£52).

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Mattel, the toy company behind Barbie, announced it will release a collectible doll of singer and actor Lenny Kravitz as part of Ken's 65th anniversary celebration. This marks Kravitz, along with basketball star LeBron James, as one of only two "Kenbassadors" in history. The doll will feature Kravitz’s signature on-stage look, including a bronze-colored mesh cowl-neck tank top and boot-leg denim jeans, complemented by a studded belt, boots, sunglasses, and his trademark dreadlocks. Kravitz expressed how honored he feels to be chosen for this distinction, calling Barbie an institution that he never imagined being part of when he was younger. The collectible doll is inspired by Kravitz's recent Blue Electric Light Tour, marking over 40 years in the music industry.

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The 62-year-old Fly Away singer, who is the father of actress Zoe Kravitz, is being made into a doll as a “Kenbassador”, to celebrate his recent Blue Electric Light Tour and career of more than 40 years. asserted

who → fly → years

The US star said: “Barbie is an institution and as a kid growing up, I could not have imagined this. uncertain

I → say → this

“To be chosen by Mattel as a Kenbassador, only the second one in history, is an honour and absolutely surreal.” asserted

chosen → choose → history

The Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Lenny Kravitz Collectible Doll is inspired by the star’s on-stage look, with a bronze-coloured mesh cowl-neck tank top and boot-leg denim jeans, paired with a studded belt, boots, sunglasses and his trademark dreadlocks. asserted

Doll → inspire → belt

Nathan Baynard, vice president and head of Barbie at Mattel, said: “As we continue to celebrate Ken’s 65th anniversary this year, we are incredibly excited to recognise Lenny Kravitz as the second honoree in our Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Collection. asserted

we → say → Collection

“From his genre-defying music to his fearless approach to personal style, Lenny uses his platform to champion individuality while empowering others to do the same. asserted

Lenny → defy → same

“We’re proud to honour his lasting influence on style and culture through this doll, giving fans a new way to celebrate an artist whose authenticity continues to inspire generations.” asserted

authenticity → ’re → generations

Kravitz has scored two UK top 10 singles, including a number one in Fly Away, with his other well-known songs including Are You Gonna Go My Way and It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over. asserted

It → score → Way

He has also had three UK top 10 albums, including a number one with 1993’s Are You Gonna Go My Way. asserted

You → have → Way

The doll will be available for sale online only at a number of retailers and Mattel Creations, priced at 70 dollars (£52) from September 17. asserted

doll → price → September

Lenny Kravitz to be immortalised as Barbie doll for Ken’s 65th anniversary

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