On February 5, Margot Robbie captivated audiences at the London premiere of Wuthering Heights, wearing a groundbreaking ensemble made predominantly from hair. The 35-year-old actress showcased the Margot Robbie hair dress, a sheer, body-hugging creation designed by Dilara Findikoglu, making a bold yet poetic fashion statement on the red carpet.
Details of the Intricate Dress and Styling Choices
Robbie’s gown was sculpted with corset-like precision, featuring braided hair strands that crisscrossed across her torso to frame her bust and cinch her waist. Featuring olive-toned tresses that fanned outward at the shoulders and hips, the dress combined a wild and regal aesthetic, brought to life by hairstylist Andrew Mukamal. The floor-length design revealed a striking detail from the side and back: an exposed spine traced by woven hair lacing ending in a textured, frayed flourish near the lower back.
She complemented the daring gown with a braided choker, minimal jewelry including dangling earrings by Jessica McCormack, and an elegant updo with curled strands softly framing her face.
“It’s more of a creation. You’re not even getting the full effect of it, but it’s made out of hair,”
Robbie shared with Who What Wear on the red carpet.
Inspiration Behind the Hair Dress and Victorian Symbolism
Robbie pointed to a bracelet on her wrist, explaining the historical inspiration behind the look.
“This a replica of Charlotte Brontë‘s bracelet which was, they suspect, woven out of Anne and Emily’s hair,”
she said.
Referring to the cultural context, she added,
“It was a Victorian thing to make jewelry out of hair of loved ones.”
Robbie’s Previous Fashion Statement at Wuthering Heights Los Angeles Premiere
Prior to the London event, Robbie dazzled at the Los Angeles premiere on January 28, wearing a Schiaparelli strapless gown with an ombré effect. The dress featured a sheer bodice decorated with black lace, a large bow on the back, a black midsection, and a cherry red flared hem. She wore the historic Cartier Taj Mahal necklace, once owned by Elizabeth Taylor and gifted by Richard Burton on her 40th birthday, adding a layer of romance and legacy to her ensemble.
“This necklace and the diamond itself has a pretty incredible history and feels like a very romantic history, so it felt appropriate to match with our Schiaparelli gown,”
Robbie remarked on the red carpet.
About the Film and Robbie’s Co-Star
Margot Robbie stars as Catherine Earnshaw in the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, alongside Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff. The film hits theaters on Valentine’s Day, February 14.
In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Robbie recounted how enthusiastic her friends were during a private screening.
“They were like rabid dogs,”
she explained, describing their excitement as the film played for the first time among her close circle.
She added,
“They were a couple of drinks in already, and then the movie started, and they were screaming so much.”
Robbie humorously noted their reaction when Jacob Elordi appeared on screen:
“And when Jacob came on screen, I think it registered on the Richter scale; they screamed so loud,”
she said.
“Honestly, I was like, if he walked in right now, I think they would eat him. So it was safer that he wasn’t there.”
Looking Ahead: Anticipation for Wuthering Heights Release
Margot Robbie’s bold fashion choices, including the striking hair dress at the London premiere, highlight both her role in and the anticipation surrounding Wuthering Heights. The film’s release on Valentine’s Day is expected to draw significant attention, especially given the involvement of young stars like Robbie and Jacob Elordi and their growing fanbases. This extraordinary hair dress, which combines historical inspiration with avant-garde design, symbolizes Robbie’s ongoing influence as a fashion icon and her commitment to roles that challenge and inspire.
