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The idea of Barbie, aesthetically speaking, is undeniably playful (childish?), bold (obnoxious?) and camp (gaudy?). Basically, anything hot pink and bedazzled has a very good chance at being perceived as corny, which is why the Barbiecore trend, which began creeping up on runways and red carpets over two years ago, even before Greta Gerwig’s high-wattage film was announced in 2021, dominated headlines.
Basically, is Barbiecore chic or corny? The best Barbiecore merch is both. Among the glut of fuchsia-hued merch that has launched this summer — from Barbie Lego sets and Barbie roller skates to Barbie pillow cases and Barbie underwear — few have passed the chic-corny test.
Which is why this Barbie x Dragon Glassware Barware set, which came out at the beginning of the year, has managed to stand out amidst the relentless string of Barbie collaborations.
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