Margot Robbie embraced the intense visual style of Wuthering Heights in a custom Schiaparelli gown at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday night. The Oscar-nominated actress’s attire reflected the passion and dark romance of the story, emphasizing the themes central to the movie and its promotional campaign.
Design Details Inspired by Wuthering Heights
The gown, crafted by Schiaparelli’s artistic director Daniel Roseberry, was a standout with its intricate design. Featuring a corset-style bustier in nude jersey overlaid with black Chantilly lace, the back was accented with gold metal eyelets. The skirt consisted of cascading velvet tiers that flowed into satin, showcasing a gradual red-to-black fumato effect that evoked both elegance and an element of decay tied to the novel’s mood.
Discussing the inspiration behind the dress, Robbie told Variety,
“If we were to make ‘Wuthering Heights’ into a dress what would it look like?”
She further explained,
“It was this idea of [the dress] soaking up the ground, which we knew was going to be red carpet, or [in this case] red lacquered floor and having it kind of seep up into the dress, and then the lace and the dark decay of the Wuthering Heights.”
Accessories and Styling Choices
Robbie’s look was completed with striking vintage jewelry, including a 19th-century ruby and diamond ring by Fred Leighton and a distinctive heart-shaped Taj Mahal diamond necklace once owned by Elizabeth Taylor, worn on a Cartier gold chain. Stylist Andrew Mukamal curated the entire ensemble, continuing his collaboration with Robbie, which began during her 2023 press tour for the film Barbie.
Method Dressing and Film Promotion
Robbie has a history of using method dressing as part of her promotional events. During the Barbie press run, she worked closely with Mukamal to develop looks that visually referenced the iconic doll. Notably, one of the red carpet highlights was a Vivienne Westwood gown mirroring the 1960 Enchanted Evening Barbie, presented during the London premiere.
About the Film and Upcoming Release
In the new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel Wuthering Heights, Robbie stars opposite Jacob Elordi and under the direction of Emerald Fennell. The film explores the tumultuous and passionate relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. Audiences will be able to experience this portrayal in theaters beginning February 13.
Anticipated Impact of Robbie’s Promotional Style
Robbie’s choice to embody the novel’s dramatic themes through her fashion choices suggests a carefully crafted promotional strategy that aligns closely with the story’s mood. As her tour progresses, further wardrobe selections are expected to deepen this connection, likely enhancing audience anticipation and engagement with the film’s release.
