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Barbie’s endless wardrobe costs 2.2 trillion pounds "in real life"

A recent study conducted by the cost-comparison platform Idealo has shed light on the staggering real-world cost of Barbie's opulent lifestyle, encompassing luxury cars, a private jet, and an extensive wardrobe. This analysis reveals that emulating Barbie's lifestyle would come with a jaw-dropping price tag of 2.241 trillion pounds. The release...

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Erve Unveils Exclusive Barbie Collection at Harrods

Erve, a leading company in licensed and branded apparel and accessories, is proud to announce its exclusive Barbie collection at Harrods. The collection was launched on July 21st, 2023, located on the 4th floor in Harrods’ childrenswear section. This collaboration celebrates the iconic Barbie brand and showcases the creativity and craftsmanship...

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Barbiecore: Fashion and beauty brands team up with Mattel

Mattel’s favourite doll Barbie is the toast of fashion and beauty ahead of the highly anticipated ‘Barbie the Movie’ film release starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, with the toy company securing over 100 licensing deals across fashion, beauty, and accessories. Everywhere you go you are bombarded with Barbie pink, with the Barbiecore trend...

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ThredUp teams up with ‘Barbie’ costume designer Jacqueline Durran

ThredUp, one of the world's largest online resale platforms, has partnered with Academy Award-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran on an exclusive #Barbiecore Dream Shop experience. Durran is the costume designer for ‘Barbie, the Movie,’ which stars Margot Robbie and comes out July 21 and she has thrifted on ThredUp to curate a custom...

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Selfridges turns pink with Barbie-inspired activations

Destination Barbie has landed at luxury department store Selfridges in London, with several exclusive Barbie-inspired activations, from Barbie at The Corner Shop, a pop-up in The Toy Shop, and windows featuring official costumes from the upcoming Barbie movie. The Corner Shop at Selfridges has been reimaged as a place where Barbie would shop and...

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Runway to Retail - Barbiecore

Mattel’s Barbie doll was first launched in 1959 and grew to become an American icon alongside Mickey Mouse and Coca Cola. Pre-Pandemic, Warner Bros announced that they would be releasing a movie called ‘Barbie,’ directed by Greta Gerwig, and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The news inspired a TikTok trend called ‘Barbiecore,’ with the...

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Barbie gets her own luxury sleepwear with Karen Mabon

Luxury sleepwear designer Karen Mabon has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with fashion doll Barbie. The six-piece collection draws upon some of the most recognisable Barbies from throughout the years, including paying homage to the original ‘1959’ Barbie with the poolside print, taking inspiration from her instantly recognisable chevron...

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Boohoo launches limited-edition Barbie collection

Online retailer Boohoo has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection with fashion doll Barbie aimed at “breaking boundaries, promoting empowerment and inclusivity”. The collection pays homage to the popular Barbiecore trend, ahead of the fashion doll’s new movie starring Margot Robbie, and features 38 trend styles that combine “Boohoo’s...

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Kipling unveils collaboration with Barbie

Bag and accessories brand Kipling, part of VF Corp, has unveiled a collaboration with fashion doll Barbie, which launches next month. The exclusive range includes eight bags and two accessories, including a limited-edition Barbie doll keyring, where the fashion icon can be seen holding her own Kipling bag and classic monkey keyring. The Kipling...

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Impala to bring Barbie movie-inspired skates to life

Australian skate brand Impala is launching a collaboration with Barbie the Movie, including the bright yellow and pink inline skates inspired by the ones worn by Barbie and Ken, played by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the film. The three-piece Barbie x Impala collection launches on June 1 and includes inline skates, a matching Barbie bright...

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Gap teams up with Mattel and Barbie

Clothing brand Gap and toy manufacturer Mattel have announced a new apparel collaboration featuring multiple collections inspired by Mattel’s portfolio of brands and Gap’s signature styles. The first collaboration from the Gap x Mattel product drops will focus on Barbie with a range designed to offer something for the “entire family”. The Gap x...

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This Barbie, dressed by a Mexican designer, sold out in only 4 minutes

Barbie dolls are no strangers to fashion collaborations. Since 1959, the doll has been dressed by numerous fashion brands and designers creating limited editions that appeal to collectors worldwide. Balmain, Moschino, Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Oscar de la Renta and many others have had the privilege to dress this iconic character. The...