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Barbie Joins Obama & Bruni for 'First Lady Chic' in Harper's Bazaar

— September 26, 2009 — Pop Culture
First Lady fashion icons Carla Bruni and Michelle Obama are replaced by Barbie in this editorial called 'First Lady Chic' in Harper's Bazaar Japan. The spread features a heavily-styled Barbie in a number of presidential situations, from joining Obama's side at a press conference to walking the dog on the White House lawn.

Accompanying the Barbie spread in 'First Lady Chic' in Harper's Bazaar Japan is a "get the look"-style fashion guide so you can cop Carla Bruni and Michelle Obama's outfits on your own. The editorial appears in the September issue.

Trend Themes

  1. Barbie Fashion Trend — Opportunity for designers to collaborate with Barbie to create fashion-forward doll collections inspired by iconic First Ladies.
  2. Editorial Swapping Trend — Opportunity for magazines to feature unconventional models or virtual representations in editorial spreads to create unique and attention-grabbing content.
  3. Fashion Guide Trend — Opportunity for fashion bloggers or influencers to create 'get the look' style guides for readers to emulate the style of influential figures.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion Industry — Fashion brands can partner with Barbie to create limited-edition collections based on iconic First Lady styles.
  2. Magazine Industry — Magazines can experiment with unconventional models or virtual representations in editorial spreads to attract a wider audience and increase engagement.
  3. Influencer Industry — Fashion influencers can collaborate with brands to create 'get the look' style guides inspired by influential figures, driving sales and brand partnerships.
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