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He’s just Ken. Fresh off the biggest movie of the year, the best Ken Halloween costumes are here. The Barbie movie has filled the world with so many iconic Halloween ideas. #BarbieCore might have faded away as summer ended, but as we all know, Ken is forever.
Like the Barbies, the Kens ranged from stars like Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa, and even John Cena. “There’s a point in the movie where the Kens are riding invisible horses from their beach battle to the Mojo Dojo Casa Houses,” Gerwig told The New York Times, “and I think to myself, every time: Why did they let us do this?”
Well, they let her do it because it is simply iconic. The Kens costumes also have extreme detail to them and the Kens change their costumes at any given point in Barbie World. Barbie‘s costume designer Jacqueline Durran emphasized the vintage feel in Ken’s clothing. “The Kens were the biggest block of people who wore vintage because all of their sportswear on the beach was sourced,” she told Variety.
Here are the best Ken Halloween costumes, so you can dress up in your Mojo Dojo Casa House and sing “Push” by Matchbox Twenty on your guitar.
We first meet this quintessential Rollerblading Ken in the Barbie movie trailer when Barbie and Ken are first trekking in the real world in Venice Beach. You’ll be the life of the party with those neon rollerblades. Skate your heart away with your Barbie, and make sure you don’t get arrested in the process!
The iconic cowboy outfit change that Barbie and Ken appear when they venture out in the real world to find how to be normal again in Barbie land. Explore the town and flaunt your Ken abilities with your friends—maybe even discover what patriarchy is on the way?
In case you don’t know, this outfit was also worn by Jimin of BTS in the “Permission to Dance” music video. In honor of sharing the iconic outfit, Ryan Gosling gifted a special Ken gift to the BTS member. “You definitely wore it best and there’s an unspoken Ken code that if you bite another Ken’s style, you have to give them your most prized possession,” he said, holding up a black acoustic guitar with ‘Ken’ written on it from the movie, “Besides, Ken doesn’t really play anyway, so… it’ll be much better in your hands.”
Wear this fit anywhere! Denim Vest Ken is a dreamy addition to Ken’s outfits. Need to impress a Barbie when she comes over to your Mojo Dojo Casa House? Here’s the perfect denim vest option for you.
All was going right for the Kens until this moment. Recreate Ken’s iconic fur coat with this look. Costume designer Jacqueline Durran told Variety that the look was inspired by Sylvester Stallone in the 80s. “That image is in the movie, and it was such a fantastic image of exuberance and fashion of someone like him wearing a huge mink coat in the ’80s that it just had to become part of the Ken look,” says Durran. “Ryan was totally up for the look. He was ready to go as far as Greta wanted,” she adds. The coat will make you warm on Halloween as well as make you look super cool, Ken!
His job is beach. Just beach. Have some fun in the sun with this Beach Ken costume. Play some beach volleyball with your fellow Kens, pretend to surf, and if you’re feeling ambitious, maybe have a brewski with your bros.
Heed your batallion! “I’m Just Ken” Ken stands out with his power moves when fighting against all the other Kens after the Barbies plotted to get them all jealous and betray one another. Prepare your friends with an epic battle and a ballad for the ages. Maybe a great dance scene afterward, who knows?
It’s the most iconic dance montage of 2023. During the climax of “I’m Just Ken,” the Kens have a dance-off. Dancing Ken is simple, yet elaborate and graceful. Not to mention, it’s easy to dress up and group up your fellow Kens and erupt into sudden dance.
One of the most sought-after hoodies in the summer, the “I Am Kenough” outfit embodies one of our favorite slogans ever. It’s snuggly, warm, and gives the comfort that Ken needs.
