Jilly Bing, the company known for the Jilly Doll and its mission to break down stereotypes about Asian American girls, is once again pushing boundaries for its community. Celebrating its heritage, Jilly Bing is expanding its collection with the Riley Doll, a new character designed to represent mixed Asian and Caucasian backgrounds.
A Founder’s Dream
Elenor Mak, the Chinese American founder of Jilly Bing, was inspired by her search for a doll that reflected her daughter’s heritage. This pursuit brought the Jilly Doll to life as a collection aimed at bringing representation to playtime, helping Asian children make sense of the world, their identities, and the roots of their traditions.
Elenor Mak, the Chinese American founder of Jilly Bing with the Riley Doll (Left) and the Jilly Doll (Right).(Image source: Jilly Bing)
Mak stated to PR Newswire, “As the number of Americans identifying as mixed-race Asian grows, the Riley Doll offers children a reflection of their experiences, showing they can be 100% Asian, 100% Caucasian, and 100% themselves.”
From Dream To Reality
Riley is confident, loves snacks from her favorite Asian stores, and enjoys adventure. Mak continued, “The Riley Doll was created in response to strong consumer demand, as a mixed Asian doll was the top request from the Jilly Bing community. For so many of us, growing up meant feeling pressured to choose one side of our heritage. The Riley Doll is here to show kids they don’t have to choose—they can celebrate every part of who they are.”
The Riley Doll was created to help children celebrate their identity. (Image Souce: Jilly Bing)
The doll further propels Jilly Bing’s mission of bringing Asian American characters to life, representing the community’s diversity in backgrounds, appearances, interests, and personalities. Priced at $68, Riley is now available exclusively online at jillybing.com.
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