Kipling launches range of pink accessories in collaboration with Barbie

18 July 2023 , 13:21

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Kipling launches Barbiecore range with the cutest accessories (Image: Kipling)

If you hadn't already worked it out, there's a new Barbie movie that's about to hit the cinema screens - and we couldn't be more excited about it. If we had to put money on it, 2023 is the year of Barbie, hot pink clothing along with accessories. One brand that's recently launched their very own range of Barbie-themed goods is Kipling.

Yes with pink mode officially on, the Barbie™ x Kipling collection includes eight bags and two new, adorable bag accessories. With iconic detailing and finished in Barbie pink, just with a new shiny glaze, these lightweight must-haves will add a super-energetic mood to any wardrobe - just like the icon herself.

There are eight new bags and pouches in the range, with a classic Barbie logo very visible on the design so there's no chance to miss it.

Now being a Kipling bag, they also all come with an attached keyring, in this case it is a dark haired Barbie wearing a puffer jacket that matches the bags over a grey outfit. Not only that but she's clutching a small black pouch with a Barbie Monkey keychain hanging from it, and you can also buy the monkey keyring and have one all to yourself.

Bags in the new collaboration use Kipling's signature crinkle nylon with a smooth, lacquered coating that gives them an extra pink shine. Prices start at as little as £39 with the Creativity Large Pouch which is the size of a clutch and would work well as a pencil case or toiletry bag.

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There are cute over the shoulder designs for a hands-free experience, such as the Ayda or Yasemina XL. The Yasemina is a bum bag that looks spacious enough to rival the viral Uniqlo bag that's all over social media.

Here at the Mirror our favourite of the range has to be the Art M bag, which is a great size for a weekend bag. The shape looks just like something Barbie herself would tote around, and the reviews suggest it's great for a getaway.

Our favourite bag is the Art tote

One shopper wrote: "Love this versatile big bag! Love the artwork on the inside as much as the one on the outside. Super happy with my purchase."

A second wrote: "Perfect weekend bag, enough room for everything. Lovely colour and sturdy bag. Would definitely recommend."

A third penned: "What a brilliant bag, lovely colour, practical for a flight bag. It is very [light] and holds lots. Love the lack of compartments, just one zip pocket inside. Plus it has a luggage sleeve. Perfect."

It features a handy sleeve for ease when travelling

While you can change the size of the bag with a zip detail, some shoppers have reported it not being so smooth. One wrote: "I love this bag and it's a great size however you can undo the zips to make the bag bigger… these zips keep sliding down, they don't stay up. There is a clip button which I use but the zip doesn't stay up … but disappointing as I don't always need a huge bag, the bag looks more stylish when sides are zipped up!!!"

You can shop the full Barbie™ x Kipling collaboration here.

Sarah Bradbury