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Barbie has proven to be THE biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman after earning a reported $162 million during its opening weekend! Wow.
I had been waiting and waiting to see this movie with my three teenage girls! Of course we dressed up, just like the rest of the moviegoers, fully embracing and creating an immersive experience earlier this week. And it did NOT disappoint. If you havenāt gone, go.
Even if you donāt like pink!
I wore my new formation scrubs in Pulse Pink - which ironically are being released now, at the same time as Barbie!
Here I am with my girls going into the movie:
Pink is a colour that many people have struggled with for a long time. When I was little, it was known that āpink is for girls, blue is for boysā - so I avoided pink, even though I kind of liked the colour. I was known as a āTom Boyā, so I was not about to be pigeon-holed as another girl-who-likes-pink!
Now, I actually love the colour pink and what it means to me and those around me. To me, pink represents unconditional love, which is something that those in health care understand deeply.
Itās unapologetic, it doesnāt waver, and it boldly stands for what and whom we believe in.
Pulse Pink is here to embody that.
Pink now also represents strength, which has been a slow shift over the years. In a way, this also reflects some progress for women as well, as pink is traditionally āgirlyā.
For those who arenāt aware, Iām a physician, but also an artist. I try to sew in my studio as often as I can. I created this āminiā quilt for a call for entries. (I normally create 8 ft x 8 ft abstract modern quilt pieces). It still speaks to me, and how the world perceives women.
My quilt was chosen to be featured in the publication, here was my artistās statement:
In Charge Quilt
Which do you want to be seen as?
In Charge, or, you Charge In.
There is a subtle difference, I feel, especially for women, which is why I chose these colours.
Pink for the traditional female, and orange is often seen as a colour of stepping into and owning our vulnerabilities and in doing so healing.
Times have certainly changed since my training days when Iād be one of three women at a cardiovascular surgery conference of hundreds.
I left āChargeā unquilted as it is imperfect. I feel we are all trying to figure this out - maybe you already have - but for myself, every day I am striving to be #incharge š
As you step into your Pulse Pink scrubs, remember that you are not just wearing a colour; you are embodying the spirit of empowerment, love, and authenticity. And, you are In Charge.
When Greta Gerwig was asked by People Magazine how she dealt with right-wing conservatives who expressed their disapproval for the film by declaring it āwokeā and threatening to burn their Barbies, she said, āCertainly, thereās a lot of passion. My hope for the movie is that itās an invitation for everybody to be part of the party and let go of the things that arenāt necessarily serving us as either women or men. I hope that in all of that passion, if they see it or engage with it, it can give them some of the relief that it gave other people.ā
Pulse Pink is a limited edition colour - when the fabric is gone, we are not restocking. We have left some fabric out of production so you can still get a Bespoke form. We are gender inclusive, honour all forms, and 1% of proceeds support healthcare workers' mental health. You can find your form in our new fitting room on the site, and as always, reach out to me if you need any help or have questions at hello@myformation.ca.
Iād also love to hear what you thought of the movie and see photos of you in Pulse!
We Got This,
Dr. Kathryn Dundas M.D., C.C.F.P.
