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HEWI Heinrich Wilke GmbH
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Product: Barbie™ x HEWI

Barbie™ x HEWI

HEWI Heinrich Wilke GmbH

Description

Barbie and HEWI unveil a collaboration centered on a shared goal: design with limitless possibilities. The new Barbie × HEWI sanitary collection marries timeless Bauhaus design principles with Barbie iconic color palette, creating a series that celebrates individuality and inclusivity. This collection not only sets new standards for bathroom design but embodies the spirit of independence, inspiration, and appreciation for every person’s uniqueness. This special collaboration in the sanitary industry will be presented for the first time at the ISH in Frankfurt, where the entire collection will be showcased at the HEWI stand.

Universal HEWI – Design for Everyone

Universal design has always been at the heart of HEWI’s philosophy. For over 95 years, the company has been crafting products that deliver real value to people. HEWI stands out with premium materials, iconic colors, and simple, intuitive usability. These values shine in the Barbie × HEWI collection—a design made accessible to all, regardless of individual needs or abilities.

Barbie – A Symbol of Optimism and Diversity

Barbie is the most diverse doll line in the world with more than 175 looks, including body types, skin colors, hairstyles, hair colors, eye colors and visible and non-visible disabilities. This diversity is reflected in the Barbie ×HEWI collection, honoring the beauty of uniqueness.

The color pink stands for optimism, self-confidence and hope. In architecture, it is increasingly perceived as a tone that evokes emotions and offers versatile effects. Depending on the setting, pink can be stimulating and inspiring or serve as a calming and harmonizing accent. In the Barbie × HEWI collection, this striking color choice is combined with HEWI’s minimalist, functional design to create an expressive and innovative synergy.

In the context of “Healing Architecture” – an approach that emphasizes the restorative impact of spatial design – pink contributes to creating environments that promote openness, warmth, and creativity. The collection integrates seamlessly into a wide range of architectural spaces: from private bathrooms to boutique hotels, accessible healthcare facilities, and public spaces. With its clean design language and distinctive stylistic features, the Barbie × HEWI collection demonstrates how design can be not only functional but also emotionally impactful.

Design with limitless possibilities

The Barbie × HEWI collection comprises almost 40 high-quality sanitary products, that blend HEWI’s iconic design with Barbie unmistakable style. From towel holders and soap dispensers to toilet brush sets and folding support rails, the collection offers thoughtful solutions for design-conscious customers seeking to combine functionality and flair. With a fresh color palette, HEWI reimagines its legendary 477/801 series, bringing a modern edge and stylish charm to bathroom spaces.

The collection’s products meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and functionality. The color range spans elegant pale pink to chic combinations of pale pink, white, and black, offering versatile design possibilities for any bathroom.

Global icons

“Barbie and HEWI represent iconic design and bold visions—our collaboration brings these strengths together in remarkable ways,” says Christiane Küper, Head of Brand + Sales at HEWI. “The Barbie × HEWI collection embodies ‘design with limitless possibilities,’ blending functionality, aesthetics, and inclusivity to inspire people and set new standards in modern interiors.”

Ruth Henriquez, Head of Consumer Products, Publishing and LBE EMEA, adds, “For over 65 years, Barbie has stood for creativity and self-expression. Through our partnership with HEWI, we’ve translated these values into an innovative and functional collection that inspires the design world while embracing our brand’s commitment to inclusivity. We’re thrilled to see this collaboration evolve into a new form of expression and functionality.”

BARBIE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2025 Mattel.

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PVD

PVD

Stylish surfaces "Made in Germany"


HEWI offers new surfaces using the environmentally friendly PVD process for maximum individuality in the bathroom.

More glamour in the bathroom: Brass, bronze or gold are just some of the new metallic designer surfaces from HEWI that can be used to transform contemporary sanitary rooms into personalised oases of well-being – be it in hotels, in representative public buildings, in elective surgery areas in hospitals or in the bathroom at home. Altogether, the manufacturer is offering four new standard and eight new special colours for its accessible sanitaryware and accessories, all manufactured in the PVD process. This allows for even more diversity and scope for bathroom planning.

Timelessness, elegance, style – this is what the new designer surfaces from HEWI stand for. With its sanitary systems and accessories, HEWI transforms sanitary areas and private bathrooms into feel-good spaces with that certain something extra.

Colours and surfaces are a particularly suitable element in planning to design sanitary rooms that are in tune with the atmosphere of the surrounding architecture. Be it cool, calming, warm or revitalising – HEWI offersnew, inspiring colours and surfaces for selected ranges and systems to suit every customised design.

Decorative and durable
Brass, bronze, gold or black chrome, with the finish options of brushed or glossy – the new metallic designer surfaces offer a wide range of choices. They are highly decorative and emotionally appealing. But behind thefine, shimmering surfaces lie extremely robust and resistant properties. The PVD surfaces are corrosion-resistant, making them ideal for sanitary rooms or rooms with high humidity. They also have durable properties such as hardness and scratch resistance. HEWI offers a total of 4 new standard and 8 new special colours.

Creative planning scope
In order to enable consistent bathroom design in the planning phase, HEWI has also adapted the high-quality design surfaces to the standard surfaces of leading fitting manufacturers. In our own assortment, the metallic surfaces are available for selected products from the S900, S 900 Q and S 162 ranges and systems.

Flawless craftsmanship and precision
"HEWI products combine functionality and excellent design with the aspects of durability and sustainability, thus creating added value", emphasises HEWI Product Manager Florian Haude. The "Made in Germany" aspect is particularly important to HEWI. The company, based in Bad Arolsen, Hesse, has its own PVD system and continuously invests in state-of-the-art production facilities to ensure the highest quality and precision. HEWI's aim is flawless craftsmanship and high-quality aesthetics.

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