What a doll! Margot Robbie's best Barbie-inspired looks
Barbiecore isn't just a trend. It's a lifestyle for Margot Robbie, who's bringing the iconic doll to life onscreen and off.
The "Barbie" press tour officially began June 24. In Instagram photos announcing the kickoff, Robbie stands next to a convertible wearing a matching baby pink Bottega Veneta pleated skirt and bralette, with palm trees lining an empty road in front of her.
It’s picturesque, it’s pink and it’s so Barbie.
Robbie worked with stylist Andrew Mukamal, and her outfits pay homage to Barbie and her evolving identity, with ensembles both inspired by and direct replicas of the original doll's. Mukamal previously worked with such celebrities as Zoë Kravitz, Kaia Gerber and Billie Eilish. "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling — a.k.a. Ken — and the rest of the cast also have been donning pink, playful looks throughout the movie's press tour.
July 12
Arriving at the European premiere in London, Robbie went retro again in a custom light pink Vivienne Westwood gown with a rose brooch, a pearl necklace with matching earrings and opera gloves. The look paid homage to the Enchanted Evening Barbie — complete with a white fur stole — first produced in the 1960s.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, the host of the popular YouTube interview series "Chicken Shop Date," emceed the red carpet for Warner Bros. Dimoldenberg got in on the fun and wore a pink tweed blazer and satin skirt, inspired by I Can Be... News Anchor Barbie, released in 2010.
Later that evening, Robbie arrived for a photocall at the London Eye in a red Dilara Findikoglu satin mini dress with matching red mules, a look inspired by the 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Barbie.
July 9
On Sunday, Robbie attended the film's Los Angeles premiere in an outfit inspired by the 1960s Solo in the Spotlight Barbie. Donning a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture sequined bustier dress with a tulle hem, Robbie nailed not only Barbie's gown but also the accessories — complete with Lorraine Schwartz diamond necklaces, black opera gloves, pink silk scarf and Manolo Blahnik peep-toe mules.
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July 7
In Mexico City, Robbie sported crimped hair and a long-sleeved, patterned Pucci minidress with Manolo pumps, a look inspired by the Totally Hair Barbie, originally released in 1992.
July 6
At the film's premiere in Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico, Robbie wore a long-sleeved hot pink leather bustier minidress with sheer sleeves, a silver chain, matching silver earrings and Manolos. The get-up pays homage to Earring Magic Barbie from 1992.
July 3
Robbie attended a news conference for the movie in Seoul in a hot pink studded Moschino skirt suit, the spitting image of Sparkling Pink Barbie from 1964. The look was made complete with a large pink bow, heart-shaped handbag and Manolo Blahnik pink mules.
July 2
At a fan event in Seoul, Robbie wore a Versace skirt suit inspired by the 1985 Day-to-Night Barbie, including white pumps with pink toes, a white boater wrapped in a pink polka-dot ribbon, a handbag and an oversize pink bedazzled phone.
Later in the evening at the Seoul premiere, Robbie took the Day to Night assignment to heart, wearing a pink sequin Versace bustier and tulle skirt with peep-toe heels.
June 30
Robbie attended a Barbie celebration party at the Museum of Contemporary Art in a Versace metallic pink cocktail dress.
June 29
At a photo call in Bondi Beach, Australia, Robbie wore a black and white striped mini dress with white-rimmed glasses and black heels, inspired by the Teenage Fashion Model Barbie doll — the first Barbie ever released in 1959.
June 25
The day before the "Barbie" movie press tour officially kicked off, Robbie wore a pink polka-dot mini dress with a cross-neck halter top to the Los Angeles press junket; the look is reminiscent of the Pink and Fabulous Doll released by Mattel in 2015, equipped with white heels and a yellow mini purse.
April 25
Robbie arrived at CinemaCon in Las Vegas wearing a pink and white gingham Prada miniskirt with a matching bralette. The pattern is the same as the Barbie doll in the Barbie the Movie collection, which was recently released by Mattel in anticipation of the upcoming release. It includes Barbie’s Corvette, a replica Barbie's Dream House and a cast of ensemble character dolls.
With an endless supply of accessories and outfits for every occasion, Robbie embodies the character of Barbie in more ways than one. And as one of the most highly anticipated releases of the summer, there's one thing viewers can expect from Greta Gerwig's film come July 21: pink. Lots and lots of pink.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
