Margot Robbie has worked in several big banner projects, starting with a Leonardo DiCaprio film. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). For over a decade, Margot has never stopped surprising audiences with her acting. suicide squad (2016), I, Tonya (2017), Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) and Babylon (2022) serve as some career highlights for the actor, with his biggest project to date being Greta Gerwig’s barbie which was released in July last year. Margot, who barbie In part, the dystopian, feminist billion-dollar-grossing film put the look front and center. While the film’s slightly vintage and mostly pink costumes were an important cornerstone of the visual aesthetic, Margot’s press tour wardrobe, carefully curated by stylist Andrew Mukamal, garnered the most headlines as the actor toured the world to promote the year’s biggest movie. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic fits of the lot.
Malibu Barbies
The look that started Margot’s press tour Barbie, It was almost entirely Bottega Veneta. A custom knotted melange pleated skirt with matching bustier in bubble pink was accessorized with a mini cabote in ribbon from the upscale Italian fashion house. Heart-shaped Jessica McCormack jewelry, a vintage rhinestone anklet from Chanel and white-framed Maison Margiela shades completed the look. Full props to the pink convertible, pulling off the complete shade-match to the all-pink frame.
The 2014 ‘Pink and Fabulous’ Barbie doll was the inspiration for one of Margot’s following looks. She wore a custom polka dotted criss-cross bodycon in pink and white, paired with a bright yellow Rockstud Spike bag from Valentino. Pristine white Manolo Blahnik pointed pumps added a neat finishing touch.
Holographic Barbies
Walking in holographic outfits is a tough job – not for Margot, though. The holographic aesthetic was seen on several occasions during the press tour. In one of her early looks, the actress paired a knitted light pink turtleneck crop sweater with a dusty pink pleated holographic miniskirt, all from Versace.
Margot once again wore vintage Versace, this time in a completely holographic skater dress and Manolo Blahnik’s metallic Jadifa mules.
A variation of this outfit surfaced again during a media bite session in the form of a laminated leather metallic pink dress from Versace.
The third holographic look was a customized Versace number, featuring a glittery bodice and a puffed-up layered tulle skirt. Custom Manolo Blahnik pumps in pop pink and a Versace crystal La Medusa bag completed the look. Incidentally, the look was directly inspired by the 1985 ‘Day-to-Night’ Barbie doll.
Preppy Barbies
The ‘sparkling’ 1964 Barbie doll was the inspiration behind Margot’s rhinestone-studded Moschino skirt set, which featured a custom-made bow-adorned headpiece. Bright pink custom Manolo Blahnik mules, a Moschino quilted heart purse and Tiffany’s pearl and bow earrings completed the look.
Margot’s next preppy pop pink look came with the buttoned Versace Cavalli twill set she wore. Special mention must go to the pale pink Moschino skirt suit with a cropped blazer that stood out for its heart-shaped buttons – heart-shaped sunglasses and the brand’s iconic heart lock bag completed the look.
Tweed was also used a lot in Margot’s press tour wardrobe. Whether it was Alessandra Rich’s light pink and black mini skirt suit, Carolina Herrera resort wear belted dress or textured Balmain crop top and midi skirt combination – it’s safe to say there’s been no shortage of variety.
red carpet barbie
For the London premiere of Barbie, the 1960s ‘Enchanted Evening’ Barbie doll served as the inspiration for Margot’s walk down the plush pink carpet. The custom baby pink Vivienne Westwood satin gown featured a corseted bodice, a ruched waist with a flower that led into an asymmetric trail and a statement feather bust. Christian Louboutin dagramules and a layered pearl necklace and Estelle earrings made the final details.
She had made quite a change at the LA premiere for the film a few days earlier, unexpectedly opting for an all-black ensemble. With a 1960s ‘Solo in the Spotlight’ Barbie doll serving as a mood board, Margot arrived in a custom Schiaparelli sequined midi gown by Daniel Roseberry. Outturned, structured tulle hemline, sleek black velveteen opera gloves, black Manolo Blahnik patent leather mules and Lorraine Schwartz diamond jewellery completed the look.
Off-Duty Barbie
Barbie was all the rage across South Korea, as was Margot’s airport look. Looking like a Barbie even while off-duty, the actress stepped out at the airport in an Adidas x Gucci set consisting of a slightly oversized powder pink sweatshirt and light pink wide leg ripstop jersey pants. A coral pink Chanel Deauville shopping bag and Versace Medusa platform sandals completed her look effortlessly.
It’s not all rosy!
If the pink is bothering your eyes, it’s worth pointing out that Margot regularly switches things up with admirable pops of non-pink here and there. She once wore a yellow tweed mini skirt set from Chanel, paired with a white quilted feather bag from the brand.
Mattel’s first Barbie doll from 1959 inspired a custom Hervé Léger striped bodycon in black and white.
On a rare occasion, Margot also wore prints, wearing a strawberry stamped romper by Moschino.
Other notable looks in this regard included Miu Miu’s tweed and sequin skirt suit set in powder blue, and Dilara Findikoglu’s bubble cut dress in ruby ​​red, inspired by the 1962 ‘Bubble Cut Brunette’ Barbie doll.
Everything that went into preparing Margot for her world-wide trip to Barbie is detailed in a comprehensive book, a joint venture between her and stylist Andrew Mukamal, called ‘Barbie’. Barbie: The World Tour.
We wish Margot a very happy birthday!
