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.
First Lady-Swapping Editorials
Barbie Joins Obama & Bruni for 'First Lady Chic' in Harper's Bazaar
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.