Barbie’s fashion-focused 1998 doll line featuring a group of teenage characters was Generation Girl.
Generation Girl expanded Barbie’s world beyond a single central character. The line presented Barbie and several friends as an international group of young women, each with a distinct personality and style. Their clothing, accessories, and character profiles were central to the appeal, making the range especially relevant to Barbie’s fashion history.
The line is often confused with My Scene, which debuted later, and with Barbie Fashionistas, a much newer range built around varied body types and contemporary outfits. Generation Girl belongs to the late-1990s period when Mattel was experimenting with ensemble casts and more detailed character identities.
Its international framing also reflected the way fashion dolls were marketed at the time. The characters were presented as connected by friendship, travel, and personal style, giving children multiple wardrobes to collect and combine.