What a wardrobe (Picture: Getty)
The Barbie movie hits screens tomorrow, following months of teasers and interviews from the star-studded cast.
While the onslaught of pink may have given some people fuchsia fatigue, for fashion fans it’s been a candy-coloured dream.
Margot Robbie, who plays the titular character, has been serving looks upon looks throughout the promotional efforts, taking inspiration from the iconic Mattel doll.
The actress was styled by Andrew Mukamal for the tour, with designers like Versace, Moschino, Miu Miu and Manolo Blahnik queuing up to dress her.
‘Barbie is truly iconic, so when asked to provide shoes for the wonderful Margot Robbie, whom I adore, I wanted to update some of my most successful designs that have been in my collections for decades, with a Barbie twist of course,’ footwear extraordinaire Blahnik told Bazaar.
Stylist Andrew worked Barbie into Margot’s outfits by recreating some of the most well-known dolls, commissioning couture works and handpicking vintage pieces that fit the bill.
He’s also credited with bringing Barbiecore to the masses, so think of him next time you’re wondering why the high street is chock-full of bubblegum and baby pink hues.
These are some of our favourite ensembles Margot Robbie has been spotted in ahead of Barbie’s release.
1. Vivienne Westwood in London
It certainly was an Enchanted Evening (Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Of course this one had to come in top, from the way it replicated a classic Barbie to the sheer drama of the whole look.
For the Barbie premiere in London’s Leicester Square, Margot wore a stunning Vivienne Westwood Couture Moonlight gown, paying homage to the 1960s Enchanted Evening Barbie.
The dress, in blush pink satin, featured a structured corset, an elegant side train, and fluffy embroidered white tulle around the shoulder.
She accessorised with white ivory opera gloves, a rose brooch at the waist, Christian Louboutin heels, and a pearl choker by Assael estimated to be worth a whopping £35,000.
2. Schiaparelli for the LA premiere
Andrew nailed every detail here (Picture: Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic)
Proving Barbie doesn’t need to be in pink, the actress wowed in custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture on the Los Angeles pink carpet.
Inspired by the 1960 Solo In The Spotlight doll, Margot’s black strapless gown showcased shimmering sequins and a dramatic tulle hem, the dark shade in perfect contrast with a red lip and red rose embellishment.
Every detail was considered, from the sheer handkerchief to the Hollywood wave updo – and we can’t help but covet that stunning Lorraine Schwartz diamond choker necklace.
3. Emilio Pucci in Mexico
We love this Emilio Pucci number (Picture: Carlos Tischler/Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
It’s admittedly less glam than some of the ensembles in Margot’s Barbie wardrobe, but it does exactly what it needed to do.
Channelling the 1990s Totally Hair Barbie for a photocall in Mexico, the Australian star donned a bright printed mini dress by Emilio Pucci, candy pink Taffin jewellery, and fuchsia Manolo Blahnik stilettos.
Although her hair (which has started a trend for ‘ocean waves’) was the star of the show, the overall effect is as faultless and fun as we’ve come to expect from Margot this press tour.
4. Moschino in Seoul
An updated version of the 1960s Sparkling Pink Barbie (Picture: Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)
Moschino and Barbie are natural bedfellows, so it’s understandable we’ve seen the fashion house as part of the promotion for the movie.
For a press conference in Seoul, Margot’s style mirrored the 1964 Sparkling Pink doll, complete with a crystal-studded crop top, skirt and jacket from Moschino’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection
The heart-shaped quilted bag, Manolo peep-toes and and matching pillarbox bow hat were the cherry on top, bringing the ‘fit to a respectable fourth place.
5. Versace in Seoul
This look goes from day… (Picture: Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)
… to night (Picture: Getty Images AsiaPac)
In at number five, this is actually two looks in one, as Margot and stylist Andrew were keen to reference the 1985 Day to Night Barbie, which came with an outfit change.
Both ensembles were custom by Versace: the first a signature pink power suit, paired with a spotty boater hat and bedazzled ’80s-style phone clutch, and the second a feminine dress with a crystal bodice and floaty tulle skirt.
6. Hervé Léger in Sydney
What. A. Look.
We saw Margot sporting this monochrome minidress by king of the bodycon, Hervé Léger, while promoting the Greta Gerwig film in her native Australia.
Inspired by the original 1959 Barbie doll, it was the perfect way to honour the Mattel toy, in contrasting stripes and with a pair of Manolos and some surfer sunnies to match.
7. Balmain in Mexico City
Even the belt and jewellery are exact replicas (Picture: Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
A look had to be in the top 10 given the sheer attention to detail alone – but of course it also looks incredible.
At the Mexico premiere, Margot celebrated her character with yet another on-point impersonation.
This time it was Earring Magic Barbie, with a neon leather and mesh Balmain dress and silver accents (like a belt and statement earrings) that were so close to the original it was genuinely uncanny.
8. Valentino in Beverly Hills
Life in plastic really is fantastic (Picture: REUTERS)
While many of the sartorial references were from vintage Barbies, Margot and her stylist Andrew used a more modern doll as their muse for one event in LA.
Standing beside a pink classic car (naturally) Margot wore custom Valentino, the look resembling the 2015 Pink and Fabulous Barbie with pink and white polka dots and even a life-size version of her yellow plastic handbag.
We love the fresh take on the cut and length, which makes the actress’ legs look they go on forever.
9. Dilara Findikoglu in London
Switching it up in red for nighttime (Picture: Crystal Pix/Backgrid)
After wowing at the London premiere, Margot changed into something a little less pink… but still plenty Barbie and very much a winning style.
Carrying on the celebrations, she wore a corseted red mini by Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu, alongside Assael earrings and a Maison Ernest bag in tonal satin.
The afterparty ensemble echoed the Brunette Bubble Cut doll, whose signature hue was standout scarlet, released by Mattel in 1962.
11. Vintage Versace in Sydney
We all need a showstopping party dress – and this fits the bill perfectly (Picture: James Gourley/Getty Images)
Adding a little sparkle to a Barbie party hosted by Vogue Australia at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, Margot went for a stunning Versace mini from the designer’s A/W 1994 runway.
Keeping the drama on the dress, she went with Manolo Jadifa heels and delicate Jessica McCormack jewellery. It’s a simple but effective look that we’ll all be emulating come party season.
When it comes to the Barbie inspiration, Barbie Fashion Fever from 2008 and Happy Birthday Barbie from 2019 both wear similarly sparkly frocks.
12. Moschino in Sydney
Margot dressed to impress at Bondi Beach (Picture: Media Mode)
While doing press in her native Australia, Margot was spotted in this adorable 2019 Moschino halter dress.
Although it’s giving ’50s vibes, it’s actually reminiscent of a 2002 Barbie Fashion Avenue cherry-print frock (albeit with a shorter hemline) and a more fitted Mattel dress from 1998 covered in bright red strawberries.
Perhaps it’s the dress, or maybe the star’s vintage-inspired hairdo and snatched waist, but it makes us yearn for a retro fashion revival.
13. Prada in Las Vegas
The pink gingham print is a Barbie staple (Picture: Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock)
During CinemaCon in April, we say Margot’s first Barbie outfit from the film’s promotion, and it’s a pretty meta reference to the iconic toy (which wins major points in our book).
The pink gingham co-ord, as well as alluding to the similar number in the movie trailer, appears to be a play on the new Margot Robbie Barbie doll made by Mattel in her likeness. Adorable.
She accessorised the two-piece with bright pink Christian Louboutin heels and Jessica McCormack heart earrings, adding a matching checked coat later in the day.
14. Vivienne Westwood in London
So much texture and print to take in (Picture: Getty Images Europe)
Another Westwood showstopper, this ensemble appears to be a twist on the 1963 Golden Elegance Barbie, from the detailing at the cuffs to the eye-catching brocade-style print.
Margot sported Vivienne Westwood’s Gexi Spencer jacket and foam corset skirt for a photocall in London, opting for a fuzzy pink bag and shoes to add an unexpected element to the otherwise feminine suit.
An undoubtedly dreamy outfit.
15. Versace in Mexico
This stunning ensemble, worn for an event in Mexico, looks like a callback to theVintage Pink Sparkle Barbie from 1967.
The look features a Versace La Greca mini dress, Versace bag, a Chanel anklet and Louboutin Me Dolly shoes just like those donned by the doll.
Plus points here for sophistication, but minus because it’s slightly too easy.
16. Carolina Herrera in Seoul
Margot was interviewed by YTN, a South Korean news network, wearing a simple yet colourful Carolina Herrera belted shift dress and Spinelli Kilcollin hoop earrings priced at £6,154.
With notes of green and bright pink, it’s an outfit not unlike the one worn by Barbie Sparkle Squares from the Mod collection of 1968. It would have ranked higher had there been a matching jacket too.
17. Versace in Seoul
Everything was matched to perfection (Picture: Andrew Mukamal/Instagram)
Stylist Andrew shared this photo of Margot in a Versace Cavalry waistcoat and skirt, a neon Judith Leiber bag, and matching Manolo Houramu stilettos in South Korea.
There are a few Mattel dolls this look may have taken inspiration from; Barbie Cut and Style from 1994, Barbie Share a Smile f4rom 1996, and Barbie Make a Valentine from 1998.
The complementary colours and bold hardware are just two reasons this two-pieceis peak Barbie. Dare we say, though, it’s a little samey alongside the dramatic pieces we’ve seen so far.
