I would not normally dedicate a whole blog write-up on a store but the Barbie Worldwide Flagship store is deserving of it. The Shanghai Barbie store is the only one of its kind and even includes a whole floor dedicated to spa services and another floor for dining. It has six floors in total and when you walk into the store you are transported out of Shanghai and into a strange pink and plastic wonderland. Aqua’s “Barbie girl” blasts on speakers on constant rotation and wherever you look, everything is pink and shiny, plush or feathery. It is the ultimate material girl paradise. There is a grand spiral staircase filled with Barbies in plexi-glass cases; all of them dressed in the same shade of hot pink. There is a whole section dedicated to makeup and a floor for Barbie brand clothes for the girl (or boy) who wants to complete the Barbie look. Then there are the artist series Barbies which were specially designed by famous artists and cost upwards of $200 each. I have to admit that I did want one of them that looked like a French artist, striped black and white shirt, black beret, and artist palette included.
One of my favorite parts of the store was the painted glam Barbie scene with head cut-outs so that you could take a photo with your face on Barbie’s head. I would have participated but unfortunately it was restricted to those 12 and under. Pooh.
It was fascinating experience though I have to admit, I was glad to leave the store after thoroughly checking it out. Six floors of pink, Barbie, bubblegum pop is fun but only for a little while.
I’ve included one photo but if you are craving more, check out the website to see more photos of the inside and outside of the store including the pink escalator. http://www.barbieshanghai.com/en/index.html
One of my favorite parts of the store was the painted glam Barbie scene with head cut-outs so that you could take a photo with your face on Barbie’s head. I would have participated but unfortunately it was restricted to those 12 and under. Pooh.
It was fascinating experience though I have to admit, I was glad to leave the store after thoroughly checking it out. Six floors of pink, Barbie, bubblegum pop is fun but only for a little while.
I’ve included one photo but if you are craving more, check out the website to see more photos of the inside and outside of the store including the pink escalator. http://www.barbieshanghai.com/en/index.html