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It’s a Barbie world and we’re just living in it. Need proof? Google searches for Barbiecore are up a whopping 980 percent; Pinterest mood boards, 1,290 percent. And with Barbie’s much-publicized movie premiere just days away, our obsession with the iconic doll continues its surge.
Malibu Dreamin’ with Airbnb
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Case in point: You can even vacation in the real-life Malibu Dreamhouse. Barbie’s beachfront home in Malibu is back on Airbnb – but this time, Ken’s hosting. He is offering two lucky winners an overnight stay in the newly revamped pink palace.
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“We all have dreams, and Barbie is lucky enough to have a house full of them. But now, it’s my turn, and I can’t wait to host guests inside these one-of-a-kind — dare I say, one-of-a-Ken —digs,” he reportedly told Airbnb, which holds the listing. Amenities include an outdoor disco dance floor, fully equipped gym, and huge rectangular pool.
HGTV Challenges Designers to ‘Barbify’ a Home
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More of a Do-It-Yourselfer? Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge makes it debut tomorrow night on HGTV. Eight teams of designers compete to transform a Southern California property into a space inspired by the Dreamhouse’s storied 60-year history.
Ready to “Barbify” your own abode? Read on for myriad options from pictures on the wall to rugs on the floor.
Barbie in a Blender Art Show
A 1997 lawsuit over an image of — you guessed it — Barbie in a blender was all the inspiration Daum Gallery owner Taylor Daum needed to conceive this thought-provoking exhibition. “I had a full-body goose bump moment. It’s always been my vision to have fun; to breathe life into the Dallas Design District.”
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Works by local artists offer “a take on Barbie you haven’t seen yet.” (Think rhinestone encrusted, covered in bubble gum, basking in the afterglow.) “The whole blender concept is a commentary on feminism,” says Daum, whose art also appears in the show.
Events are scheduled for Thursday, July 27 and Saturday, July 29; RSVPs are encouraged.
Barbie x Joybird
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The brand’s new Barbie Dreamhouse-themed collaboration launches July 17. Featuring fashion-forward fabrics and timeless silhouettes, the limited-edition collection includes sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and more. Our favorite? A plush velvet sectional in Rose Quartz.
Backdrop x Barbie Dreamhouse
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After 60 years, Barbie finally gets her first paint collection. From candy-colored pink to perfect purple and turquoise, these vibrant hues are “for anyone that has ever wanted to live in a Barbie Dreamhouse,” touts the Backdrop website.
Ruggable Barbie Collection
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Ruggable’s joyful collection features a range of soft pinks plus one neutral option: a Barbie signature black and white chevron. (Flashback: the retro 1959 strapless bathing suit.) An added plus: rugs are machine washable and water- and stain-resistant.
Barbie x Dragon Glassware
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This collab passes the “chic-corny” test in spades. The eight-piece collection includes wine glasses, long-stemmed champagne flutes, espresso cups, and more. Our top pick: uber-stylish stemless martini glasses.