# Pink-Adorned Fashion Lines Forever 21 & Mattel Collaborate on the Next Forever 21 x Barbie Line By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-06-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-barbie1 References: [urban-planet](https://urban-planet.com/pages/forever-21) Another installment of the Forever 21 x [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie) collection is on the horizon as the fast-fashion company continues to embrace the Barbiecore™ trend. The garments are co-designed in collaboration with [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3) and the capsule certainly starts off with a strong momentum as the highly anticipated Barbie movie nears its US release date. The Forever 21 x Barbie collection is expansive, including sleep apparel, footwear, fashion bags, water bottles, logo tees, sweatshirts, swimwear, denim shorts, vests, and jackets. Needless to say, the iconic Barbie hue is present throughout the garments and accessories. In addition to the physical fashion collection, the Forever 21 x Barbie collaboration extends to the metaverse with an AI-designed virtual capsule, developed in partnership with Virtual Brand Group and available exclusively on [Roblox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-2). Image Credit: Forever 21 x Barbie ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Barbiecore™ Trend:** Opportunity to create fashion lines that embrace the Barbiecore™ trend, catering to consumers looking for nostalgic and playful style. - **Virtual Fashion Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to collaborate with AI and virtual platforms, like Roblox, to create virtual fashion collections and reach a wider audience. - **Collaborative Brand Partnerships:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and co-design fashion collections, leveraging each other's strengths and expanding customer base through synergistic partnerships. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-fashion:** Fast-fashion industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the Barbiecore™ trend and collaborate with iconic brands like Barbie to drive consumer engagement and boost sales. - **Virtual Fashion:** Virtual fashion industry can explore partnerships with AI and virtual platforms, like Roblox, to create innovative and immersive virtual fashion experiences. - **Collaborative Retail:** Collaborative retail industry can foster brand partnerships and co-design fashion collections, creating unique offerings and attracting a wider range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doll-Themed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie.md) - [Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-aldo-2024.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Metaverse Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-2.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-3.md) - [Barbie Paint Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop-x-barbie.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md)