Barbiecore, as declared by Margot Robbie, is no longer a trend.
It is unclear what led to its demise—perhaps the sight of flat shoes or the sound of the word ‘no’ uttered in a raised voice.
However, Robbie’s appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Saltburn may have played a role.
She donned a custom Schiaparelli couture in an unprecedented shade of brown, a far cry from the typical pink associated with Barbie.
Barbie, whose brain is wired to be attracted only to vibrant shades of pink, would have been overwhelmed by the intentionally disheveled nude illusion corset and Robbie’s casually unbuttoned waistband.
The trompe l’oeil navel piercing would have further bewildered her.
These unexpected elements, however, contribute to the success of the outfit.
It not only marks a long-awaited shift in the fashion inspired by Mattel’s Barbie, including reproductions of a 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Barbie by Dilara Fındıkoğlu and a 1992 Earring Magic Barbie by Balmain, but also signals a departure from nostalgia towards contemporary fashion.
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