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July 11, 2023

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

It’s almost impossible to ignore the marketing strategy behind the Barbie movie. Indeed, even our Caribbean fashionistas are seemingly under the influence.

The movie, which is a live-action remake of the much-loved Mattel doll which has stolen the hearts of thousands since its 1959 debut, premieres worldwide on Thursday, July 20th… Style mavens have already begun to turn out haute ‘lewks’ in, you guessed it: the signature Barbie hue.

From Jamaican-blooded fashion designer Brandon Blackwood’s perfectly crafted silhouettes to T&T’s Nicki Minaj’s (the self-proclaimed Barbie) red carpet ensembles, Page 2 is under the Barbie influence.

Photos: Lenne Chai, Maxim Photography, Seneca Williams,

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Tracing Lace –Jamaican-born, New York-based fashion blogger Opal Stewart complemented her pink lace number with accessories from her brand Lapo Lounge and shoes from Buffalo. (Photo: Maxim Photography)
‘Purr’fect – Rapper and songwriter Lady London, who is of Jamaican-Trinidadian heritage, stepped out in the Soraya Maxi Dress from luxury womenswear line Hanifa for dinner at Georgia Brown’s in Washington, DC. (Photo: Seneca Williams)
Eye Candy – Miam-based Jamaican digital creator Kerry Ann Spence rocked a mini two-coloured dress and platform heels from Walmart Fashion. (Photo: IG: @kass_stylz)
Barbie Tingz – Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter Nicki Minaj showed out on the pink carpet in Los Angeles, California, last Sunday for the Barbie movie premiere, wearing an Alaïa High-neck Crop Top and Skirt. (Photo: talkingwithtami.com)
Barbie On Fire – Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and well-being advocate Alicia Keys was right up the Barbie alley in this pink bomber jacket and cargo pants ensemble. (Photo: IG: @aliciakeys)
In This Case – Jamaican model Shannon Hamilton was a Barbie on-point as she served pink ‘lewks’ for a Casetify x Barbie collab. Casetify is a Hong Kong company that designs and produces user-customised phone cases and electronic accessories. (Photo: IG: badgyalshanshan)
Barbie In Paris – American Actress Ashley Park, best known for her portrayal of Mindy Chen on the Netflix comedy series Emily in Paris, couldn’t have been more Barbie enough in the Harlo Mules from Jamaican-blooded fashion designer Brandon Blackwood. (Photo: Lenne Chai)
Australian actress Margot Robbie (left), who stars as Barbie in the Barbie movie, and Nicki Minaj rocked custom Schiaparelli and Alaïa, respectively. (Photo: talkingwithtami.com)
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