Did the Barbies of Aspen inspire the new movie?
Audrey Ryan Follow
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The Barbie craze is sweeping the nation with the release of the new Barbie movie, and no one is more excited to see the film than Aspen’s very own Barbies of Aspen.
“The movie taps into a world of colorful characters who are expressing many of our own fantasies and desires,” the Barbies of Aspen said, joking that the movie was inspired by them.
You probably have seen the Barbies of Aspen around town, or maybe have seen their pink-themed Instagram page (@BarbiesofAspen). The group was started in January 2022 and is made up anyone from ski instructors to bartenders and local business owners.
“If you’re out skiing or strolling around town and have to stop to look at someone, that’s usually a Barbie or Ken. Think of it this way: Barbie is a showstopper, someone who dresses and acts in a manner that demands your attention, for better or worse,” the Barbies of Aspen said.
No, you don’t need to be named Barbie or Ken to join in the fun. Barbies of Aspen is for those, um, more extravagant individuals who don’t mind the spotlight. Owning or wearing a lot of pink is a bonus.
The Barbies have a special connection with the beauty of Aspen in summer and fall. One thing that stands out to them about the town is how “picture perfect” everyone always looks, regardless of the weather.
“Barbies of Aspen is a visual representation of our fascination with an almost unattainable level of physical perfection. This obsession can be highly humorous and entertaining, as we all have an inner Barbie or Ken within us,” they said.
The Barbie movie is being shown at Isis Theater in Aspen and Movieland in Basalt.
To reach Audrey Ryan, email her at aryan@swiftcom.com.
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