The land of Barbie just got a tad more fanciful. With stars adorned in their exquisite Barbie recreations, the pink carpet was no less than an actual Barbie Land.
Margot Robbie at the premiere of Barbie. Source: Variety
In a dazzling explosion of pink that could be spotted from Pluto, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” twirled its way into a lavish world premiere in sunny Los Angeles. The Shrine Auditorium, magically transformed into a Barbie paradise right in the heart of the USC campus, was showered with shades of blush and bashfulness, making it the ultimate dreamland for the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. release. Even the security guards got in on the fun, strutting around in their stylish pink polo shirts, channelling their inner Barbie protectors.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling at the world premiere of Barbie in Los Angeles. Source: WWD
Heart of Barbie missing from the Premiere
Amongst the glittering crowd, the film’s stars, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, shone like the brightest stars in the Barbie galaxy. Their presence added an extra touch of glamour to the already extravagant affair. However, one notable absence was felt as Noah Baumbach, the film’s co-writer and Gerwig’s partner, couldn’t make it to the pink-tastic event.
Greta Gerwig at the` Premiere of her film Barbie. Source: WWD
Gerwig expressed her gratitude towards the writer community. Conveying the thought regarding how the recreation of the magical world would have been impossible without her partner in pink and the remarkable writer of this extraordinary film. Even tho Noah Baumbach’s absence was felt as he was passionately supporting the fight of the Writer’s Guild of America, Grewig ensured to point out the fact that writers are the heart and soul of any creation and not just Barbie, Hollywood entirely is nothing without its talented writers.
Margot and The Black Dress
Ditching the staple Pink garments that have been a constant in the star’s closet, Margot decided to strike her appearance in a recreation of the strapless trumpet gown with matching peep-toe kitten heels, opera gloves and a sparkling diamond choker from the original Barbie ‘Solo in the Spotlight’ doll from 1960 curated by her stylist Andrew Mukamal. The eye to detail has been a constant across every nick of the film and it does not disappoint us that this recreation of the ground was to the T with the same rose embellishment on the frill of the frock.
Margot Robbie in an outfit inspired by the ‘Solo in the Spotlight’ doll from 1960 at the Barbie Premiere. Source: WWD and Pinterest
The Pink Carpet
As the pink carpet unfurled, it was like stepping into a candy-coated wonderland. Celebrities and Barbie enthusiasts alike strutted their stuff, donning outfits that would make even the most fashion-forward dolls envious.
Cast of Barbie at the Premiere. Source: WWD
The Shrine, once the glamorous hub of the annual Academy Awards, transformed into a magical Barbie wonderland, filled to the brim with Gerwig’s cast of dolls, humans, and a delightful mix of brand enthusiasts. Among them, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Trixie Mattel graced the scene with her fabulous presence. But wait, there was more! The red carpet erupted in a burst of excitement when rapper extraordinaire Nicki Minaj made a show-stopping surprise appearance, radiating her unique brand of Barbie-inspired charm and grace. After all, she’s not just on the “Barbie” soundtrack, she embodies the very spirit of Barbie herself!
Nicki Minaj and RuPaul who’s drag name, Trixie is inspired by Barbie at the premiere. Source: WWD
The star-studded cast, including the likes of Dua Lipa, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Simu Liu, and Michael Cera, added their sprinkle of stardust to the festivities. They twirled and posed, showcasing their Barbie-esque flair with infectious enthusiasm.
Billie Eillish and Dua Lipa who have soundtracks featured in the film at the premiere. Source: WWD
Of course, no Barbie extravaganza would be complete without the presence of showbiz power players. Bryan Lourd from CAA, the prolific creator J.J. Abrams, Courtenay Valenti, the head of film, streaming, and theatrical at Amazon Studios, producer extraordinaire Lawrence Bender, and Lisa Bunnell, the distribution head at Focus Features, all made their grand entrance, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour to the Barbie-filled affair.
The pink carpet was customised for the Barbie premiere. Source: WWD
And let’s not forget about Team Warner Bros.! Their beaming film chiefs, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, lit up the room with their infectious smiles, representing the magic that Barbie and the silver screen create together. Joining them was the head of theatrical distribution, Jeff Goldstein, radiating excitement as they revealed the Barbie-infused festivities.
And so, in this whimsical and vibrant premiere, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” cast its spell, leaving a trail of pink stardust and endless inspiration. With its unforgettable pink hues and a celebration of the power of storytelling, this film transported us all to a world where dreams come true and imagination reigns supreme. After all, in Barbie’s extraordinary universe, anything is possible, and the magic of creativity knows no bounds.
