What’s the Hype about Barbie The Movie ?
Based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action fantasy comedy Barbie film. Featuring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, they go on a journey of self-discovery, and it’s being released today July 21st, 2023!
It’s a stereotypical matriarchal society where all women are:
SELF-CONFIDENT, SELF-SUFFICIENT & SUCCESSFUL!
Who doesn’t want that in their life?
Stereotypical Ken learns about the American patriarchal system and feels important and accepted for the first time.
Now, we just have to watch the film and decide for ourselves!
I’m looking forward to seeing the Set Design which extensively uses a specific shade of pink Pantone 219
This brings me to a really important part of this post:
THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION
Barbie has…
- 35 Skin Tones
- 97 Hairstyles
- 9 Body types
and counting… and that’s totally what gives
Gender Mannequins the edge.
Below…is a Collection called ‘Shape’ which has 8 new ‘Inclusive Faces’ but Gender has always!!! had inclusive faces, hairstyles and… body types.
LETS HAVE A LOOK AT ‘SHAPE’
Classic, glamorous with 8 poses exuding high-end luxury and embraces inclusivity.
Here’s a GREAT article called How Gender Mannequins is Transforming Retail Displays in Canada. Written by Mario Toneguzzi, Senior News Editor with Retail-Insider Magazine. This is a quick read….and so……good!
I’d love to help you choose your next mannequins.
Call me at 604 649 9050
or
Send me an email – heddy@urbanspaces.ca
Closing words…
“Playing with dolls, allows for emotional expression, developing empathy and practicing problem-solving skills”
Until next time….let me know if get to see the movie and what you thought!
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