CosBeauty Magazine #101

1980s
FEATURE
The 80s was notorious for its bold
fashion choices. From oversized
accessories to bulging shoulder
pads and neon athleisure, it’s hard
to pinpoint just one look from this
decade of bold style trends.
The actual Barbie wears her
famous power suit, which was heavily
influenced by the increasing presence
of women in corporate workplaces
during this decade. Our AI Barbie,
however, has been influenced by the
punk and new wave subculture, which
significantly impacted 80s fashion.
She sports all the signature fashion
elements of the 80s with her leather
dress, fishnet stockings and short
choppy haircut, which was largely
adopted by those who embraced the
edgy and rebellious style.
1990s
Brit pop, the PlayStation and Friends weren’t
the only key ingredients to the 90s, as there
were some pivotal fashion and beauty trends
that emerged during the decade, too.
Unlike 1991’s Totally Hair Barbie doll that
donned Rapunzel-length hair and 80s-style
retro attire, our AI Barbie represents a more
familiar face of the 90s.
Inspired by the grunge movement and
popularised by 90s icons, Kate Moss and Rachel
from Friends, slip dresses became a wardrobe
essential and that’s the outfit Evoluted’s AI doll
is rocking. The slip dress is paired with some
platform stilettos, which became a popular
trend among women, thanks to the Spice Girls
donning similar shoes.