Published July 10, 2023 Updated July 11, 2023
Were only Susan Sontag alive today to rewrite her famous “Notes on ‘Camp,’” she might have had a field day at the “Barbie” movie premiere, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (and, for all we know, she might have even been cast in the movie — it seems every other person on Earth appeared in the trailer). If the message of the movie is that all of us are Barbie and Barbie is all of us, the pink carpet did a good job of reinforcing that message (at least that’s what the cryptic trailers imply, but we’re not sure, as no screeners have been made available).
Would Ms. Sontag have found the event sufficiently earnest? Many of the attendees paid homage to the plastic icon’s palette and smoothness of skin, but that’s par for the course in Hollywood. Certainly Mattel must have been pleased with the carnival of branding.
Following a cavalcade of YouTube personalities and influencers like David Dobrik, stars like Greta Gerwig and Issa Rae arrived in head to toe pink. Cast members like Helen Mirren and Will Ferrell did not make appearances on the carpet — a shame, as Mr. Ferrell surely would have looked great dressed as Barbie.
Barbie 2 Mike Blake/Reuters
Nicki Minaj: Most ‘Go Blond or Go Home’ Barbie!
Classic, “Barbie Tingz,” as Ms. Minaj knows well, includes blond hair that goes on forever.
Mike Blake/Reuters
The director and co-writer merely had to wear Valentino to be entirely on trend for her own premiere. Easy!
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Dua Lipa: Most ‘Barbie Who?’ Barbie!
A shimmery, nearly nude dress made those in attendance forget all about why they were there for a moment.
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Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on the pink carpet for the world premiere of the film “Barbie” in Los Angeles.Credit…Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
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13 Looks That Did the Most at the ‘Barbie’ Premiere
Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Billie Eilish and many more stars came out on the pink carpet.
By The New Yorik Times Styles Desk
Published July 10, 2023Updated July 11, 2023
Were only Susan Sontag alive today to rewrite her famous “Notes on ‘Camp,’” she might have had a field day at the “Barbie” movie premiere, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (and, for all we know, she might have even been cast in the movie — it seems every other person on Earth appeared in the trailer). If the message of the movie is that all of us are Barbie and Barbie is all of us, the pink carpet did a good job of reinforcing that message (at least that’s what the cryptic trailers imply, but we’re not sure, as no screeners have been made available).
Would Ms. Sontag have found the event sufficiently earnest? Many of the attendees paid homage to the plastic icon’s palette and smoothness of skin, but that’s par for the course in Hollywood. Certainly Mattel must have been pleased with the carnival of branding.
Following a cavalcade of YouTube personalities and influencers like David Dobrik, stars like Greta Gerwig and Issa Rae arrived in head to toe pink. Cast members like Helen Mirren and Will Ferrell did not make appearances on the carpet — a shame, as Mr. Ferrell surely would have looked great dressed as Barbie. Alas.
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Credit…Mike Blake/Reuters
Nicki Minaj: Most ‘Go Blond or Go Home’ Barbie!
Classic, “Barbie Tingz,” as Ms. Minaj knows well, includes blond hair that goes on forever.
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Credit…Mike Blake/Reuters
Greta Gerwig: Most Buttoned-Up Barbie!
The director and co-writer merely had to wear Valentino to be entirely on trend for her own premiere. Easy!
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Credit…Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Dua Lipa: Most ‘Barbie Who?’ Barbie!
A shimmery, nearly nude dress made those in attendance forget all about why they were there for a moment.
Barbie 5
‘Barbie’
Greta Gerwig’s Dream Job
Playing Barbie and Ken
Barbie: A Visual Dictionary
Ready for Barbenheimer?
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on the pink carpet for the world premiere of the film “Barbie” in Los Angeles.Credit…Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Skip to contentSkip to site index
MOST STYles-ish
13 Looks That Did the Most at the ‘Barbie’ Premiere
Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Billie Eilish and many more stars came out on the pink carpet.
By The New York Times Styles Desk
Published July 10, 2023Updated July 11, 2023
Were only Susan Sontag alive toda y to rewrite her famous “Notes on ‘Camp,’” she might have had a field day at the “Barbie” movie premiere, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (and, for all we know, she might have even been cast in the movie — it seems every other person on Earth appeared in the trailer). If the message of the movie is that all of us are Barbie and Barbie is all of us, the pink carpet did a good job of reinforcing that message (at least that’s what the cryptic trailers imply, but we’re not sure, as no screeners have been made available).
Would Ms. Sontag have found the event sufficiently earnest? Many of the attendees paid homage to the plastic icon’s palette and smoothness of skin, but that’s par for the course in Hollywood. Certainly Mattel must have been pleased with the carnival of branding.
Following a cavalcade of YouTube personalities and influencers like David Dobrik, stars like Greta Gerwig and Issa Rae arrived in head to toe pink. Cast members like Helen Mirren and Will Ferrell did not make appearances on the carpet — a shame, as Mr. Ferrell surely would have looked great dressed as Barbie. Alas.
Image
Credit…Mike Blake/Reuters
Nicki Minaj: Most ‘Go Blond or Go Home’ Barbie!
Classic, “Barbie Tingz,” as Ms. Minaj knows well, includes blond hair that goes on forever.
Image
Credit…Mike Blake/ReutersGreta Gerwig: Most Buttoned-Up Barbie!
The director and co-writer merely had to wear Valentino to be entirely on trend for her own premiere. Easy!
Image
Credit…Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Dua Lipa: Most ‘Barbie Who?’ Barbie!
A shimmery, nearly nude dress made those in attendance forget all about why they were there for a moment.
Barbie 5 ‘Barbie’
Greta Gerwig’s Dream Job
Playing Barbie and Ken
Barbie: A Visual Dictionary
Ready for Barbenheimer?
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on the pink carpet for the world premiere of the film “Barbie” in Los Angeles.Credit…Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Skip to contentSkip to site index
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Credit…Mike Blake/Reuters
Nicki Minaj: Most ‘Go Blond or Go Home’ Barbie!
Classic, “Barbie Tingz,” as Ms. Minaj knows well, includes blond hair that goes on forever.
Image
Credit…Mike Blake/Reuters
Greta Gerwig: Most Buttoned-Up Barbie!
The director and co-writer merely had to wear Valentino to be entirely on trend for her own premiere. Easy!
Credit…Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Dua Lipa: Most ‘Barbie Who?’ Barbie!
A shimmery, nearly nude dress made those in attendance forget all about why they were there for a moment.
Barbie 5 Mike Blake/Reuters
Billie Eilish: Most Mr. Potato Head Barbie!
Giant shoes, short pants and a shiny red tie. It’s as if Barbie and Mr. Potato Head had a child. The Hasbro-Mattel crossover no one saw coming.
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America Ferrera: Most Blushing Barbie!
A halter top and skirt dialed down the pink colour palette.
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Issa Rae: Most Secure Barbie!
A keyhole cut in a floor-length gown — both elegant and sassy.
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Simu Liu: Most Harnessed Ken!
His baby-blue suit included straps around his chest. Is that a passport holder or a deconstructed vest? Either way, he’s ready.
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Alexandra Shipp: Most Updo’d Barbie!
The actress brought a touch of class and sparkle.
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Haim: Most ‘Too-Cool-for-School’ Barbie
The sister band showed up in coordinated dresses with strategically placed circular cutouts.
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Liv Morgan: Most ‘Likely to Crush Ken’ Barbie!
The professional wrestler and actress brought her championship belt to the movie. As a Barbie would.
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Alexandra Shipp: Most Updo’d Barbie!
The actress brought a touch of class and sparkle.
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Haim: Most ‘Too-Cool-for-School’ Barbie
The sister band showed up in coordinated dresses with strategically placed circular cutouts.
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Liv Morgan: Most ‘Likely to Crush Ken’ Barbie!
The professional wrestler and actress brought her championship belt to the movie. As a Barbie would.
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Kingsley Ben-Adir: Most Debonair Ken!
No pink, no silliness, just pure confidence
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Margot Robbie: Most Barbie!
This woman has probably been mistaken for Barbie in real life. We do like that she wore black for the premiere, giving her a tiny bit of edge in a sea of bubble gum.
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Ryan Gosling: Most Ken!
At first, Mr. Gosling seemed like an off-kilter choice to star as Ken. But he’s doing a smashing job of embodying the role.
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