Photographer Shari Applebaum was on trend at this summer’s ArtCrush, benefiting Aspen Art Museum, dressed in a custom pink dress with a matching hot pink Barbie doll purse. May Selby/Courtesy photo
Ever since the July 21 premiere of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie, featuring Margot Robbie in the title role and Ryan Gosling as Ken, hot-pink has been surfacing in every direction. Referred to as “Barbiecore” fashion, moviegoers line up outside the Isis theatre where it’s listed as playing through Sept. 7, with bold, hot-pink hues on many.
I’ve been invited to a few “Barbie” parties of late, including a pre-screening party with Mattel-themed pastries and sweets and a private run of the movie at the Isis presented by Aspen Film Society’s Next Gen.
As the film continues to climb at the box office, on Aug. 23, “Barbie” surpassed the Super Mario Bros. Movie by becoming the highest-grossing film of 2023 with $575 million domestically and $1.3 billion internationally. Sounds like more “Barbie” parties are in order to keep this momentum going!
Vicki Shapiro with Alana Bly, one of the hosts for the Aspen Film Society Next Gen “Barbie” party. May Selby/Courtesy photo
A “Barbie” party at Casa Tua on July 31, with plenty of hot pink and blond Ken wigs in the mix.May Selby/Courtesy photo
Friends Betsy, Deborah, and Jennifer on opening week of “Barbie.” May Selby/Courtesy photo
Landen Saks and Casarae Clark Reveal at the Aspen Film Society Next Gen party.May Selby/Courtesy photo
Beach Ken and Crystal Ken at the Isis.May Selby/Courtesy photo
Lauren Salzer as Canadian Barbie at the Isis party. May Selby/Courtesy photo
Denisse and Greg looking pretty in pink.May Selby/Courtesy photo
A “Barbie” buffet at the Isis Theatre party. May Selby / Courtesy photo
Ivana and Britta looking hot in hot pink. May Selby/Courtesy photo
“Barbie” beauties Kimberly and Quinn Bakker with Teige Alexandra. May Selby/Courtesy photo
