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Best of 2023: Documentaries, series and films that shaped fashion trends

Just before the end of the year, FashionUnited traditionally takes a look back at the films, documentaries and series that were released in the last twelve month. What has emerged for 2023? 2023 was the year of fashion trends that were inspired by the silver screen or, vice versa, inspired audiovisual art. Here is an overview of the series and...

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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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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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Red is the new pink: Why the Barbiecore trend is being replaced

It's not just on the runways. Rihanna's now-iconic halftime performance at the Super Bowl was drenched in it and the red carpet is also living up to its name this awards season. Why is the whole world seeing red right now? Red seems to be everywhere at the moment. The clues: Rapper Doja Cat sat in the front row at the show of the fashion house...