Ryan Gosling has basically become the ambassador of the upcoming Barbie movie due to his high level of commitment to his role and his unmatched enthusiasm for the project. While he certainly contributed a lot of Ken-ergy based on his hilarious bits in the trailers, it turns out he also contributed something huge to the costume department. The Oscar nominee, of course, gave the team an idea for branded underwear and, honestly, it was kinda genius.
The costume designer for Barbie, Jacqueline Durran, talked to British Vogue about what it was like working on such a high-concept film, which relied heavily on over-the-top attire. The team had a high bar to reach, as the doll brand's looks have been a part of the American cultural zeitgeist since the ‘50s. Based on the footage we've seen though, they did an amazing job, as the first looks at the outfits from the film are picture perfect. They completely capture the essence of Barbie-core and the aesthetics we have grown to recognize over the years.
