Margot Robbie channels vintage haute couture for her red carpet arrivals, resurrecting a Mugler designer outfit that blends architectural sharpness with seductive high-slits.
If there’s one actress who understands the cultural power of vintage couture dress on the red carpet, it’s Margot Robbie. For the New York premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Robbie embodies late-Nineties power dressing by reaching deep into the archive for a legendary piece: a Mugler Spring 1998 Couture Gown.
The gown is a masterclass in stark contrast and structural drama, perfectly captured by the black and white palette. The bodice immediately draws the eye, featuring a plunging, deeply scooped neckline and sharply defined white angular panels—a clear homage to the era’s fetish for visible corsetry and bold lines. The rest of the body-skimming celebrity dresses silhouette is jet black, featuring twin dramatic thigh-high slits that begin near the hip, injecting a bold, modern sensuality into the iconic appearance. The choice of a matte, substantial fabric ensures the silhouette remains sharp and architectural, rather than simply fluid.
The styling, managed by Andrew Mukamal, is as impeccable as the archives dictate. The jewelry—confirmed as Lorraine Schwartz Jewelry—is restrained yet impactful: a sleek silver cuff and what appear to be coral or pink-hued drop earrings add a subtle, feminine warmth to the severe black and white. Her hair is swept up into an effortless, slightly undone updo, with face-framing waves adding a touch of softness reminiscent of Old Hollywood sirens.
This isn’t just a beautiful red carpet fashion moment; it’s a calculated statement. After her playful, often whimsical Barbie era, Robbie is using these highly conceptual, hyper-feminine, and powerful vintage Mugler pieces to redefine her style narrative. Is this the definitive pivot from bubblegum to bombshell? We think so.
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