Some premieres call for polish. Others demand theatre. For the Paris premiere of Wuthering Heights, Margot Robbie chose the latter. She arrived in a look that felt less red carpet, more romantic epic.
Cloaked in deep burgundy velvet and sculpted couture architecture, the actor transformed Le Grand Rex into her own candlelit ballroom, delivering one of the season’s most arresting fashion moments.
This wasn’t just another designer appearance. It also marked Margot Robbie’s first custom Chanel commission under new creative director Matthieu Blazy.
Mathieu’s vision unfolded like a period painting. The ballgown began with a precise, corseted bodice carved into a soft U-neckline before erupting into volume. Layers of silk velvet draped over structured white faille created a dramatic contrast, giving the skirt a sculptural, almost architectural presence.
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From the waist down, the silhouette widened into sweeping proportions, with velvet folds cascading over a pleated petticoat. The effect was cinematic – part Victorian romance, part couture fantasy. A trailing train followed with deliberate drama, feathered silk petals adding texture and movement at every step.
The piece de resistance? A modern bustle that nodded to 19th-century dressing without feeling costume-bound. It injected historical gravitas while staying unmistakably contemporary – a reminder that Chanel couture thrives on reinterpretation, not replication.
If the gown commanded attention, the accessories rewarded closer inspection. Margot anchored the look with a velvet choker set with nearly 100 carats of champagne diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz. The oversized east-west pendant, framed by brilliant stones, caught the light against her décolletage, while a pear-shaped diamond ring echoed the necklace’s drama. Hair fell in loose, undone waves, allowing the jewels and gown to speak without distraction.
Margot’s red carpet choices have long mirrored the narratives of her films, and this appearance continued that storytelling streak. Instead of literal costume references, she embraced mood: darkness, passion, and old-world opulence – perfectly aligned with Wuthering Heights’ stormy romance.
