Exploring BarbieCore & Mental Health

With the release of the new Barbie movie on July 21st, 2023. It is essential to explore the complex subject of mental health surrounding the new release. The depictions of mental health in movies and other media can have a significant impact on the perception of the audience and their attitudes toward mental health issues.

Barbie has had a  recent shift towards promoting more diversity and body positivity. This new phenomenon is known as "Barbiecore”. It has positively impacted mental health and societal attitudes toward diversity through the movie. Barbiecore has become a popular aesthetic trend that draws inspiration from Mattel's iconic fashion doll, Barbie. The hashtag #BarbieCore has over 200 million views on TikTok.

Barbie's digital marketing efforts on social media platforms have aimed to position the brand as a virtual influencer, with a focus on appealing to millennial and Generation Z consumers who prioritize diversity and social responsibility. The Barbiecore digital advertising revolution coincided with a transformation in Barbie's physical appearance to include; diverse skin tones, hairstyles and textures, different heights, a broader range of body types, visible differences, gender neutrality, assistive devices, and more.  

Barbiecore has also aimed to revolutionize the stereotype that became associated with the color pink. As more young girls shifted away from the color pink to avoid being stereotyped as a girly girl, lack of intelligence, or unprofessional. Mattel has made larger efforts to make the color and shades of pink more inclusive to both its female and male dolls.

Dr. Dawnn Karen, a fashion psychologist, coined the term “dopamine dressing”. It is referred to as using clothing to intentionally promote positive emotions and mental well-being. Ultimately, Barbiecore is dopamine dressing as it aims to help you feel good in your skin, regardless of size, shape, or background. It aims to promote self-expression, body positivity, and mental well-being. 

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