Barbie, Barbiemania and Barbiecore are buzzwords dominating the media over recent weeks. Ever since the premiere of Barbie, the world has been abuzz over the iconic doll-inspired movie.
Exploring masculinity as it delves into feminist topics, the movie has now joined the exclusive billion-dollar club for global box office ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing film ever directed solely by a female director. No matter if you're team ‘hi Barbie’ or team ‘bye Barbie’, one thing is for sure: this 64-year-old plastic blonde has been thoroughly rejuvenated.
Nothing’s immune, not even specs
If you've watched Barbie, you may have noticed the numerous impressive eyewear styles it showcased. If you haven't, don't worry – I'll guide you through some of the movie’s standout looks and how you can assist your customers in achieving them. Before we begin, let me make it clear that Barbie is not all about pink. Love it or hate it, however, this is one colour Barbie fans embrace in candy-coated layers!
At the start of the movie, protagonist Barbie – aka ‘stereotypical Barbie’ (portrayed by the talented Australian actor Margot Robbie) - makes her grand entrance, captivating in a timeless black and white swimsuit. The inspiration for that style came from the first Barbie, launched in 1959. Naturally, she’s wearing cat-eye sunglasses, the epitome of the era’s fashion. There is no trace of pink here, only a bold white frame with stylish dark lenses, reflected beautifully by EyeSpace’s Aspinal of London sunnies (pictured).
