During the promotional tour for the film Wuthering Heights, Margot Robbie captured attention with a striking designer gown inspired by Victorian-era hair art. The sheer dress, reflecting the era’s fascination with hair, was crafted for the Australian actress by UK designer Dilara Findikoglu, featuring real hair dyed olive green incorporated into the outer corset.
Robbie showcased this unique outfit, which also included visible boning, at the London premiere of Emerald Fennell’s gothic adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. Discussing the dress on the red carpet, Robbie hesitated to call it a traditional gown.
It’s more of a creation – it’s made out of hair.
–Margot Robbie, Actress
The Inspiration Behind the Unique Design
The concept for the Margot Robbie hair gown stemmed from a historical piece of jewelry. Robbie revealed that the dress drew inspiration from a bracelet she wore on her wrist, believed to be a reproduction of one owned by Charlotte Brontë, possibly woven from the hair of her sisters Anne and Emily. This ties back to a Victorian custom of crafting jewelry with the hair of loved ones.
It was a Victorian thing to make jewellery out of hair of loved ones.
–Margot Robbie, Actress
Robbie and Elordi’s International Promotion and Fashion Choices
Alongside her co-star Jacob Elordi, who portrays Heathcliff opposite Robbie’s Catherine in Wuthering Heights, Robbie has been part of an intense global promotional campaign. Their appearances, particularly Robbie’s wardrobe, have generated significant buzz among fashion enthusiasts and media outlets.
Besides the hair gown by Findikoglu, Robbie’s red carpet outfits have included pieces from renowned designers such as Schiaparelli, Thom Browne, and Chanel. Each ensemble echoes the corseted yet flowing styles worn by her character Catherine in the film, as noted by Elle magazine.
reminiscent of the corseted yet flowing costumes she wears as Catherine in the film
–Elle magazine
Her looks were further enhanced with rare accessories, including archival brooches from French luxury jeweler Boucheron, and custom-made earrings and rings by London-based jeweller Jessica McCormack.
Onstage Chemistry and Onscreen Comfort Between Leads
Speculation has grown over a possible “showmance” between Robbie, aged 35, and Elordi, 28, with Elordi describing their relationship as “a mutual obsession.” Robbie highlighted the strength of their collaboration in interviews, praising the screenplay and the creative environment fostered by director Emerald Fennell.
The chemistry between us as Cathy and Heathcliff … We were so set up for success, to be honest,
–Margot Robbie, Actress
Like, we had the most amazing screenplay and we had the most incredible designers designing these shots and these sets and these costumes, and you have Emerald there who’s so attuned to what can make someone go and gasp and, you know, it’s like we were just given all the ingredients to do something amazing, and all we really needed to do was bring our best as well.
–Margot Robbie, Actress
Robbie also expressed ease while filming intimate scenes with Elordi, emphasizing their mutual trust on set.
I never felt like I needed to be careful with him and he, I think, he didn’t feel like he had to be careful with me,
–Margot Robbie, Actress
I think we quickly got to a place where it’s like try anything, do anything. You’re not going to, you know, hurt me.
–Margot Robbie, Actress
The Role of Fashion and Collaboration in Promoting the Film
The distinctive Margot Robbie hair gown and other couture pieces have played a vital role in shaping public and media perceptions as the stars promote Wuthering Heights. The collaboration of designers, jewelers, and filmmakers has resulted in a visually compelling campaign that amplifies the film’s gothic and romantic themes. As the promotional tour continues, the team’s strong creative foundation suggests further captivating appearances ahead.
