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Jul 14, 2023 · The real-life inspiration for Barbie. The Barbie movie gives a nod to the doll's creator Ruth Handler. 14 July 2023. BBC Culture. Features correspondent. Getty Images. In the new Barbie...
- Margot Robbie as Stereotypical Barbie. With her strapless striped swimsuit and bouncy blonde hair, Margot Robbie’s ‘Stereotypical Barbie’ look references the original doll as it debuted in 1959.
- Ryan Gosling as Ken. As the movie’s teaser campaign alluded to, Ryan Gosling’s Ken is simply Ken, Barbie’s male counterpart whose ultra-blonde hair and tanned skin resembles a few different Ken dolls since the original was released in 1961.
- Issa Rae as President Barbie. Issa Rae as President Barbie is a dream. But the real-life doll has been in circulation since 1992. And just as Rae’s character is seen donning an array of glittering outfits while she peacefully governs Barbieland, President Barbie also has been sold with a range of patriotic gowns and suit options.
- Dua Lipa as Mermaid Barbie. Mermaid Barbie has seen many versions. After all, who among us didn’t want to be part of the deep blue underworld? But Dua Lipa’s siren songstress boasts an uncanny resemblance to the Dreamtopia cartoon web-series character with her bright blue wig and glitery tail.
Jul 8, 2023 · As excitement builds for the summer blockbuster, we’ve compiled a list of all the classic Barbie references Robbie has incorporated into her wardrobe as part of Barbie‘s plastic fantastic press tour, complete with the original Barbie dolls she’s paying homage to.
- 1959: Teenage Fashion Model Barbie. Here she is, the one and only original “Teenage Fashion Model Barbie.” Launched in 1959, this Barbie was revolutionary in part because she had real, “grown up” style.
- 1960: Fashion Designer Barbie. It should be no surprise that Barbie got to work on her famously bountiful career journey immediately upon entering the world — and it’s equally unsurprising that she started her rich, diverse fashion design journey a full 63 years ago.
- 1961: Barbie and Ken. Born on March 11, 1961 (he’s a Pisces?!) Ken quickly became Barbie’s constant companion. And since he’s known for relaxing in the background while Barbie changes the world, it’s only fitting that he was designed ready to hit the beach.
- 1962: Barbie Red Flare. The gloves. The pocket book. The fiery red heels. The pillbox hat. Could anyone pull off that very early 60’s style better than Barbie?
Jul 20, 2023 · Read on for the history behind Barbie, and learn how one girl inspired a toy empire. The inspiration behind the Barbie doll. Like many renowned companies, Mattel began as a startup in a garage.
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Jul 24, 2023 · Individuals who've turned to plastic surgery in attempts to look like real-life Barbie dolls have made it their life mission to resemble these beloved characters as much as humanly possible.
Jul 10, 2023 · The dolls looked pink, plastic and very, very fantastic at the global Barbie premiere in LA yesterday (9 July). From Margot Robbie to Dua Lipa, these are the best-dressed of the night. In just a matter of days, cinema goers across the globe will be boarding their first-class flights direct to Barbieland, as Greta Gerwig’s cotton-candy fever ...
