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It’s a Barbie world, and even if you’re not a Barbie girl, you might want to consider her this summer’s ultimate shopping muse. Fearless when it comes to fashion and always dressed for the task at hand, Barbie’s versatile wardrobe can inspire whatever plans you have for the season.
Need something for your trip to outer space? Barbie’s got a getup (namely, a metallic Proenza Schouler dress) that’s out of this world. Headed to the office? Make like Barbie and shimmy into Saint Laurent’s bold-shouldered pin-striped skirt suit set. Executive realness Barbie takes care of business—just don’t forget your mobile! Spending a day at the beach? Barbie’s swim look is a lesson in print clashing. On top? A polka-dotted Marni top. On the bottom, Norma Kamali’s striped bikini briefs.
If last summer was all about Pierpaolo Pink, this one is about Barbie pink—and to get your Valentino fix, look to the Italian house’s polka-dotted gown for inspiration. All the looks below are perfectly suited for fun in the sun—or a trip to the movie theater to catch Greta Gerwig’s very highly anticipatedBarbieflick. Below, the film’s star, Margot Robbie, models some of fashion’s most-wanted pieces, photographed by Ethan James Green forVogue’sSummer issue. Let these images and Barbie-inspired outfits inform your summer shopping list. After all, life in plastic isfantastic.
Black-Tie Barbie
Barbie’s social calendar is chock-full of glamorous events. Carolina Herrera is her first stop for black-tie looks that ensure she’s dressed to the nines—and 10 and 20s.
Carolina Herrera Sweetheart strapless gown
Sachin & Babi Gwen crystal-embellished gown
Loewe draped bow dress
Rasario draped satin gown
Paris Texas Lidia mules
Khaite Minna mules
Manolo Blahnik Pertinanu heeled sandals
Amina Muaddi Lupita 95 suede mules
Roger Vivier Bouquet Strass crystal-buckle satin clutch bag
L'alingi Eternity crystal top handle bag
Benedetta Bruzziches Venus La Petite crystal-embellished satin clutch
Amina Muaddi crystal-embellished satin tote
Swim Barbie
Fun in the sun calls for a retro swimsuit—one that mimics Barbie’s iconic striped one-piece. Switch things up with a splash of polka dots. White shades add to the classic look. Just don’t forget the SPF!
Mango polka-dot print blouse
Norma Kamali Bill ruched striped bikini briefs
Shoshanna striped one-piece swimsuit
Alaïa polka-dot bikini set
Bonnie Clyde Portal sunglasses
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza flower cat eye sunglasses
NEST Jewelry dome clip on earrings
Jennifer Fisher puffy heart earrings
Office Barbie
Taking care of business is all the easier when you’re wearing Saint Laurent—just ask Barbie. (She’ll also tell you that phones are even better when they’re bedazzled.)
Saint Laurent wool-twill blazer
Saint Laurent silk pencil skirt
Cos textured pencil skirt
Saint Laurent T-shirt
Saint Laurent leather belt
Judith Leiber Couture brick phone crystal clutch
Saint Laurent Blade slingback pumps
1980s Barbie
If she could turn back time, she would likely head to the va-va-voom 1980s. The hair was bigger, the ruffles were unmissable, and the sartorial drama was worthy of a telenovela. A Valentino Haute Couture gown would also feel right at home.
Sergio Hudson polka-dot gown
Rosario off-the-shoulder midi dress
Batsheva Amara polka-dot maxi dress
Valentino embroidered short dress
Alessandra Rich bon-bon pendant pearl necklace
Kimhēkim pearl choker
Givenchy 4G chunky beaded necklace
Julietta The Shocker choker
Saint Laurent sheer gloves
The Vampire's Wife Insomnia rhinestone-embellished velvet gloves
Carolina Amato opera gloves
Clio Peppiatt gloves
Dressed-Down Barbie
Don’t call her a minimalist, but sometimes Barbie likes to dabble. Fashion is about fun—and trying new things! A beige look can still get the doll-treatment with a pair of satin mules.
Christopher John Rogers midi dress
L'Agence Serita maxi dress
The Row Bamaris maxi dress
Toteme midi dress
Miu Miu patent leather sandals
Manolo Blahnik Campari Mary Jane mules
Reformation Sloane bow mule sandals
Ferragamo 55mm Lycia leather mule pumps
Cowgirl Barbie
Giddy up! Barbie’s headed to the rodeo. Fringe, gingham, starry belts, and a bedazzled cowboy hat finished off the look—correction: cowgirl hat.
Nili Lotan Coline fringed oversized suede jacket
Polo Ralph Lauren fringe-trim suede jacket
Massimo Dutti gingham check shirt
Prada gingham check shirt
Kelsey Randall rhinestone cowboy hat
Gladys Tamez Millinery x Revole pearl band cowboy hat
Kate Cate Regina belt
Ganni two-tone leather boots
Roller Girl Barbie
What’s got eight wheels and lots of pizzazz? Roller girl Barbie! Larroudé’s skates are pluperfect and a two-piece set perfects the look.
Ganni 3D jacquard mini dress
Oséree Lumière Plumage mini shorts
Birds of Paradis Nico linen shirt
Birds of Paradis Lucy linen shorts
Larroudé x C7 skates
C7skates Forget Me Not roller skates
Road Trip Barbie
Get in, she’s going shopping! Bottega Veneta’s sunshine yellow print is perfect for catching some rays in Barbie’s pink convertible. Beep beep, chic chic!
Bottega Veneta sleeveless midi-dress
Bernadette Antwerp Kimberly printed mini dress
Farm Rio open-back printed midi dress
Adriana Iglesias Farne slipdress
Prada key ring
Tod's Gommini driving penny loafers
First Class Barbie
When Barbie travels, it’s first class all the way. She needs her luggage to be worthy of the journey. SteamLine’s cases and hat boxes hold all of her Barbie belongings.
Alexander McQueen draped midi dress
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Songho sheath dress
Emilia Wickstead floral-printed midi-dress
Zimmermann floral-print maxi dress
Christian Louboutin Hot Chick 100 pumps
Stuart Weitzman Stuart 100mm pumps
Steamline Luggage The Correspondent hatbox
Steamline Luggage The Correspondent stowaway
Astronaut Barbie
Dressing for outer space means embracing space-age fashion: minis, chainmail, metallics, and more. Barbie is a star wherever she goes, but when she’s traveling through the galaxies, she likes to shower herself in them.
Proenza Schouler printed dot cut out top
Paco Rabanne chainmail mini dress
Blue Nile star diamond drop earrings
Jennifer Behr Leandra crystal earrings
Roger Vivier RV Strass Constellation mini bucket bag
Paco Rabanne Sparkle Nano shoulder bag
Amina Muaddi Rosie 95MM metallic leather slingback pumps
Gucci high heel pump with stars
Night Out Barbie
The sun has set and Barbie is going out! Empowered and ready to paint the town pink, she’s showing skin in a Versace two-piece set.
Versace draped sequined mini dress
Area butterfly crystal-embellished cropped tank
Des_Phemmes embellished crop top
Des_Phemmes embroidered mini skirt
Versace Medusa Aevitas satin platform pumps
Prada Plateau platform pumps
Alaïa Le Coeur crystal embellished crossbody bag
Retrofete Gin earrings