Margot Robbie stepped onto the red carpet in a vintage-inspired Mugler gown for the New York City premiere of her new film, "A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey," showcasing a corseted silhouette with a plunging neckline and matching thigh‑high slits on both sides.
The 35-year-old actress and producer, who co-stars with Colin Farrell in the film, paired the black-and-white re/edit piece — drawn from Mugler’s Spring‑Summer 1998 couture collection — with gold jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, including a bangle, earrings and rings. The film is scheduled to open in theaters Friday, Sept. 19.
Robbie’s Mugler look aligns with a broader red‑carpet trend toward deconstructed, lingerie‑inspired dressing that treats underwear as outerwear. The actress has embraced that aesthetic across recent promotional stops: last week in London she wore a vintage bra-and-pencil-skirt set also inspired by a 1998 Thierry Mugler design and drawn from the same re/edit capsule.
The New York appearance marked a visual shift from the playful, accessory‑heavy styles Robbie favored during the height of the "Barbie" promotional period in 2023, and critics and fashion observers noted the return to a more structured, classic Hollywood glamour.
Later the same evening, Robbie wore a sparkly, sheer gown from Armani Privé’s spring 2025 couture collection, a choice that was widely reported as a tribute to Giorgio Armani, who died earlier this year at 91. The two looks framed a press‑tour mantra Robbie has used in coverage: big, bold and beautiful.
Design houses and fashion editors have increasingly mined archive collections for contemporary red‑carpet moments, a practice that has elevated late‑1990s couture references in recent seasons. Mugler’s 1998 designs, noted for their corsetry and lingerie roots, have been reinterpreted by several labels and stylists aiming to fuse vintage construction with modern fits.
Robbie’s promotional schedule for "A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey" has included multiple high‑profile appearances designed to spotlight the film and its cast. The wardrobe choices have drawn attention not only for their nods to historic couture but also for their role in broader conversations about changing red‑carpet norms and the reemergence of classic silhouettes.
Robbie’s mix of archival Mugler and contemporary couture from Armani underscores a promotional strategy that pairs cinematic visibility with deliberate fashion moments. The film’s theatrical release later this month will conclude the current wave of press appearances that have alternated between minimalist, lingerie‑inspired ensembles and more ornate couture selections.