Ken is renting it out on Airbnb – and yes, it comes with a disco roller rink and a pool.
28 June 2023
In the upcoming movie Barbie, the eponymous doll will leave Barbieland to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Upon hearing of her impending absence, it appears that Ken has put her house up for rent. Indeed, the latest development in Barbiecore’s snowballing invasion of our lives is the arrival of a Barbie-owned, Ken-hosted Malibu DreamHouse on the home rental service. On Monday 17 July 2023, four days before the film’s release, a lucky opportunity awaits guests interested in a truly unique experience.
A quick definition of Barbiecore: vibrant pink, done unapologetically and to excess. We at iBestTravel are no strangers to the colour, highlighting in years past the world’s best pink sand beaches and most beautiful pink places. Those spots, rest assured, remain pink and can and should be incorporated into your summer itineraries. Consider lifestyle flourishes in mind, including pink hotels, pink suitcases, and pink attitudes.
The Barbie DreamHouse sleeps a maximum of two guests.
Stay like Barbie
A few days ago, aerial shots of a conspicuously hot pink mansion in the Malibu hills began circulating. Barbie’s marketing campaign had been lavish to say the least, and speculation about an entire property dedicated to the brand was soon confirmed. The Malibu DreamHouse is positioned as a whimsical getaway, and amenities include access to Ken’s beach wardrobe, an outdoor disco dance floor, pool, and a fun take-home gift of yellow-and-pink Impala roller blades.
If you miss out on the opportunity for the Malibu DreamHouse, know that there are quite a few deliciously pink hotels open year-round to indulge in. The Royal Hawaiian offers a perfect baby pink backdrop, or head closer to Venice Beach to explore The Beverly Hills Hotel. They don’t call it the “Pink Palace” for nothing – lounge by the pool in a pink-and-white striped cabana, dine on the coral terrace, and indulge in glamorous fantasies at this storied spot.
Move like Barbie
Even if you don’t manage to grab the Malibu DreamHouse experience, you can still immerse yourself in Barbie culture with the right gear. The first drop of Impala roller skates sold out, but a new batch is now available for anyone looking to brighten up their skating experience. Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken can be seen in the movie trailer sporting colorful attire – perfect for those wanting to embrace the fun.
Pack like Barbie
When Barbie embarks on her road trip, the only thing in her backseat is Ken. As the film’s producers noted, Barbie and her wardrobe are not constrained by the material laws of object permanence. This is not the case for the rest of us – your clothes need to be packed if you want them to accompany you. If Barbie were to pack a suitcase, she might consider the new Béis x Barbie The Movie luggage collection, featuring hot pink weekender bags and cosmetic cases.
The striped pink Illustrator bag from SteamLine nails the trend.
If you’re in need of a Barbie-inspired bag now, opt for a more demure pink. Away’s neon pink options, while primarily sold out, still offer accessories such as packing cubes in a soft petal pink, perfect for a toned-down Barbie aesthetic.
