From the Barbie Pink era to classic Chanel – how has Margot Robbie dressed so stylishly?

Margot Robbie is an Australian actress who began her career on the television series Neighbours before rising to Hollywood stardom through memorable roles in The Wolf of Wall Street, I, Tonya, Babylon, and most notably, Barbie. She has earned three Academy Award nominations and is a familiar presence on the covers of many prestigious fashion magazines.

Running parallel to her flourishing film career is an increasingly sharp and versatile fashion image. From the radiant ‘Barbie era’ to her most recent appearances, Margot Robbie has demonstrated a seamless ability to transition between multiple style narratives—at times soft and feminine in a palette of sugary pinks, at others captivating in an enchanting, classic sensibility. On the red carpet, she is defined by a refined elegance and restrained luxury; off duty, Margot embraces a modern, relaxed street style, always elevated by precise, thoughtful details.

The ‘Queen of Pink’ in signature Barbiecore looks.

Working closely with stylist Andrew Mukamal, the actress fully embraced the practice of ‘method dressing,’ recreating iconic Barbie iterations on the red carpet and throughout global promotional events. As a result, Margot Robbie has been widely hailed as the ‘queen of pink,’ leading the Barbiecore movement as it swept powerfully across the fashion world.

At the London premiere, Margot Robbie made a striking appearance by channeling the 1960s ‘Enchanted Evening’ Barbie. She wore a couture design by Vivienne Westwood: a blush-pink satin corset gown with soft draping, complemented by an asymmetrical sheer train and a sensual white fur stole. The look was finished with ivory opera gloves and a crystal floral embellishment at the waist. While the ensemble closely echoed the iconic ‘Evening Barbie,’ the design was in fact adapted from Vivienne Westwood’s Moonlight gown from the 2023 Bridal Couture collection, reimagined in pink to fully belong to the Barbie universe.

At the Seoul stop of the tour, Margot Robbie continued to showcase her chameleon-like style by embodying the ‘Day to Night Barbie’ concept. On the red carpet, she appeared in two distinctly contrasting Versace looks. For daytime, she wore a blush-pink, 1980s-inspired suit with white lapels, paired with a soft bow-tie blouse and a crystal-embellished phone bag by Judith Leiber. As night fell, Margot underwent a complete transformation, stepping out in a shimmering metallic Versace corset top and a voluminous tulle skirt, finished with pink Manolo Blahnik mules—a pair that became a signature throughout her promotional tour.

 

 

The Barbiecore spirit continued to define Margot Robbie’s wardrobe throughout the global Barbie press tour. In Sydney, the actress stepped out in an iconic Versace look: a pink turtleneck sweater paired with a matching metallic mini skirt—a design originally worn by Kate Moss on the Versace Fall–Winter 1994 runway. She completed the ensemble with feminine white heels and pink socks, fully channeling the essence of classic Barbie while maintaining a distinctly contemporary edge.

Even when stepping away from pink, Margot Robbie remains committed to the spirit of method dressing. At the 2023 Gotham Awards, she surprised fashion insiders by embodying ‘Black Magic Barbie’ in a custom Prada design. The strapless black satin dress, falling just below the knee, was paired with a sheer chiffon cape tied in an oversized bow at the back of the neck, creating an aura of dark, enigmatic allure. Accessories—including black leather gloves, peep-toe heels, and a metallic gold baguette bag—further reinforced the image of a more mature, sharp, and powerfully poised Barbie.

Elegance in Classic Chanel

Margot Robbie has long been a close collaborator of Chanel, serving as a brand ambassador since 2018. On the red carpet, she frequently favors the French fashion house’s classic couture designs. A standout example is the elegant black chiffon gown she wore to the 2023 Met Gala—a piece originally modeled by Cindy Crawford in Chanel’s 1993 Haute Couture show.

At the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, Robbie appeared in a custom Chanel design inspired by the House’s Fall–Winter 2022 Haute Couture collection under Virginie Viard. The gown came in a soft blush-pink hue, featuring an asymmetrical, one-shoulder silhouette with a voluminous skirt adorned in Chanel’s signature chevron motif. Intricate embroidery incorporating sequins, bugle beads, and delicate feather accents added layers of texture and craftsmanship. Margot Robbie completed the look with coordinated Chanel fine jewelry in 18K white gold set with diamonds, including matching earrings, a brooch, and rings.

Not confined to Chanel’s most formal haute couture moments, Margot Robbie has also proven her ability to infuse boldness and modernity into the heritage house. At the Chanel Cruise 2024 show held in Los Angeles in May 2023, the actress embraced a free-spirited ‘festival luxe’ aesthetic. She wore a triangle bikini top paired with high-waisted flared jeans, topped with a gold-toned mesh bolero adorned with interlocking chains featuring Chanel’s signature double-C motif.

Margot Robbie defines her style through intentionally minimalist street style.

Beyond the red carpet, Margot Robbie’s off-duty style consistently draws attention for its refined street style sensibility—minimal yet unmistakably luxurious. She elevates wardrobe staples into polished, ‘high-value’ looks through impeccable tailoring and thoughtful silhouettes. During the promotion of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey in New York (2025), Margot was frequently spotted in a white T-shirt paired with a Saint Laurent plaid blazer and straight-leg jeans, finished with cat-eye sunglasses and a pleated tote bag. The overall look felt effortless yet impeccably put together, perfectly embodying the essence of casual chic.

In another moment, Margot opted for an oversized grey blazer with a plunging neckline, layered over a sultry black bralette, paired with matching grey tailored trousers and peep-toe heels—striking a perfect balance between power and allure. Equally noteworthy was her earth-toned two-piece ensemble by Christopher Esber: a glossy, strapless corset top embossed with an autumnal leather motif, styled with a matching suede midi skirt and delicate strappy sandals.