Greta Gerwig’s Barbie hits the big screen in the UK this Friday, 21 July, and if there’s one thing Barbie loves more than fashion and philanthropy it’s pink – sorry Ken.
So much so, that the over-the-top Barbieland set caused a “worldwide” shortage of fluorescent pink paint, while on-set pink days were mandated by Barbie actor Margot Robbie.
In this Barbie revolution, it’s not just millennials seeking the pink interiors of the trending Barbie-chic aesthetic. Sell-out collaborations with Crocs and Zara mean you can look – and act – the part at pastel poolsides with candy-striped parasols, all over the world.
From your own slice of Barbiecore in her Malibu Dreamhouse to Barbie blush art hotels and magenta-hued kitsch architecture, fans can easily embrace a rose-tinted world.
From riding in Barbie’s signature fuchsia convertible in Havana to relaxing on salmon sands in the Bahamas, here are The Independent’s top picks of where to go and stay to get your fix of plastic fantastic charm this summer.
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Malibu
Best for: Malibu Barbie (1971)
Feel the Kenergy at Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse this summer
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The OG hotspot for beach-loving Barbies, Malibu’s miles of white sands, boutique shops, wild waves and boardwalks are also a firm favourite with Barbie’s boyfriend Ken – he even calls it his “Kendom”.
Where to stay
Airbnb’s iconic Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse property is currently listed for the first time since Barbie’s 60th anniversary in 2019 as part of a collaboration with Warner Bros. With Ken as your host, think cowboy decor, roller blades and panoramic beach views as you spend a neon night in this life-size toy pink mansion. Bookings opened on 17 July for two lucky guests to win a Malibu paradise staycay in Ken’s bedroom; but if you didn’t manage to snap up the sought-after room, there are plenty of pink destinations where you can get a dose of Barbiecore.
The Bahamas
Best for: Beach Barbie (2005)
Pastel sands and turquoise water on the Bahamas’ Pink Sand Beach
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Live your best life on Barbie-hued beaches like Pink Sand Beach in the Bahamas, the 50th-best in the world. The peach sands on Harbour Island are stained by the microscopic red shells of the coral insects that inhabit the shoreline and meet the turquoise sea in a…