From the desk to The Grounds…
I am so thrilled to see my dream collaboration with Mattel and Barbie™ brought to life through an exclusive pink event at The Grounds.
This design-led collection celebrates the enduring style of Barbie with pure nostalgia and striking real-world installations, taking from the pages of Barbie: A Fashion Icon to create an unforgettable experience!
The Barbie™ x Megan Hess event is on until the 30th August and I can’t wait for you to step into this pink world and discover my new book collection inspired by Barbie before it arrives this September!
THE COLLABORATION
Growing up, Barbie was the ultimate spark for my imagination, so partnering with Mattel on this official book series is a literal dream come true! I wanted to pour all of that childhood wonder and love for fashion into a stunning new collection of books that would have my five year old self screaming with excitement!
This project blends my signature illustration style with Barbie’s iconic fashion legacy to create something truly magical for collectors and fashion lovers of all ages. It is a glamorous, illustrated celebration of style, creativity, and the belief that you can be anything!
THE GROUNDS
It was such an absolute delight to work with the incredible team at The Grounds of Alexandria again and see this amazing venue transformed with this breathtaking pink makeover. The team have even recreated Barbie’s DreamHouse right at the center of the laneways—a truly stunning, real-world realisation of one of my illustrations!
Discover the dreamy laneways and delightful treats as you step into this exclusive first look at the Barbie™ x Megan Hess collaboration.
LEO LIN
Taking inspiration from Barbie: A Fashion Icon, Australian label Leo Lin has handcrafted two gorgeous bespoke designs bringing sketches from page to life!
The ‘DreamHouse Gown’, a voluminous, three-tiered pink satin ball gown, and the ‘Malibu Gown’, a joyful and bold dress with hand-twisted bows. Both dresses are fabric turned fine art that celebrates the enduring style of Barbie and are on display at The Grounds.
