If there’s one thing more exciting than a new Margot Robbie film, it’s watching her turn a press tour into a carefully constructed fashion narrative. Long celebrated for her commitment to method dressing,
the actor once again proves that promotional style can be as compelling as the project itself. This time, during the Wuthering Heights press tour, Robbie moves away from bubblegum fantasy and leans into something darker, moodier, and deeply literary.
Styled by Andrew Mukamal, the creative force behind Robbie’s era-defining Barbie wardrobe, the actor stepped out in two feather-forward looks from Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Rather than referencing the film’s romantic Victorian reimagining, Mukamal drew inspiration directly from Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, translating literature into fashion with striking restraint.
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Fashion, Feathered and Literary
In a January 28 Instagram post, Mukamal revealed the conceptual backbone behind the monochrome looks: a passage from Chapter 12 of the novel, in which Catherine Earnshaw, feverish and delirious tears open a pillow and obsessively sorts its down feathers by type. The moment is emotionally charged and unsettling, and it becomes an unexpected yet powerful fashion reference.
What followed were two contrasting ensembles, one ethereal, one sharply dramatic, each interpreting this moment of psychological intensity through texture, structure, and controlled styling.
The White Swan Moment
Robbie’s first look arrived in the form of an ivory feathered minidress that felt quietly romantic without tipping into excess. The sleeveless silhouette skimmed the body with subtle structure, while a plunging V-neckline added a refined sensuality.
The defining element was the dress’s surface texture. Feather-like appliqués and delicately crinkled fabric details created depth and movement, echoing Mukamal’s literary reference without veering into costume territory. The effect was soft yet intentional, ethereal, but anchored in modern design.
Styling was kept deliberately minimal. Nude ankle-strap stilettos elongated the frame, while Robbie’s loose, softly waved hair and understated makeup allowed the craftsmanship of the dress to remain the focal point.
The Dark Twin: A Study in Controlled Drama
The second look leaned decisively into modern, moody elegance. Robbie wore a structured, sleeveless black top adorned with matte feather embellishments across the bodice and shoulders. Cinched at the waist, the silhouette echoed corsetry before flowing seamlessly into low-waisted, wide-leg tailored trousers.
Here, contrast did the heavy lifting. The softness of the feathers played against the razor-sharp tailoring, giving the ensemble its quiet authority. Crisp pleats grounded the look, while the feather detailing added movement and a touch of theatrical tension.
Accessories remained intentionally restrained. Slim, tinted sunglasses lent a cool, contemporary edge, while softly tousled hair and minimal makeup ensured that attention stayed firmly on the silhouette and textures.
Fashion as Narrative, Not Costume
What makes these looks compelling isn’t just their visual impact, but the clarity of intention behind them. Robbie and Mukamal aren’t recreating characters or indulging in nostalgia, they’re translating literature into a modern fashion language.
As the Wuthering Heights press tour continues, the fashion has become part of the storytelling itself. And if these feathered, emotionally charged moments are anything to go by, their next literary reference is already something to look forward to.
