Imagine Cathy Earnshaw strutting across the moors in red garters and a toile coat—it’s a far cry from Emily Brontë’s vision, but Margot Robbie is making it work, and how! In a bold departure from literary tradition, Robbie is redefining what it means to embody a classic character through fashion. And this is the part most people miss: her latest look isn’t just a statement—it’s a masterclass in blending vintage haute couture with modern audacity.
Fresh off her groundbreaking Barbie press tour, where she and stylist Andrew Mukamal practically reinvented red carpet fashion, Robbie is once again pushing boundaries. For her Wuthering Heights promo, the duo has pulled out all the stops, collaborating with Chanel, Thom Browne, and Schiaparelli to create looks that are Brontë-adjacent—think 19th-century romance meets 21st-century glamour. But here’s where it gets controversial: their latest move involves a deep dive into the archives, resurrecting a John Galliano masterpiece from his spring 1992 collection.
At the London photocall, Robbie channeled a fusion of Penny Lane’s bohemian spirit and Empress Joséphine’s regal elegance. She donned a full-length toile coat trimmed with pale pink shearling, paired with a black micro miniskirt and a garter belt that fastened onto red thigh-high hosiery with a delicate pink ribbon. Is this too much for Brontë’s brooding heroine? Or is it a brilliant reinterpretation? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure: Robbie’s not playing it safe.
While the original Galliano runway look featured two-toned shoes à la Helena Christensen, Mukamal opted for custom pale silver, pointy-toe Manolo Blahniks for Robbie. This subtle deviation highlights their willingness to take creative liberties, much like the film’s unconventional costumes. But does this modernize Cathy, or does it lose the essence of her character? We’re eager to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Robbie’s approach to method dressing is as unconventional as it is captivating, proving that fashion can be a powerful tool for storytelling—even when it challenges our expectations. Whether you love it or loathe it, one thing’s clear: Margot Robbie is rewriting the rules, one red garter at a time.
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Written by Hannah Jackson, a fashion writer at Vogue, whose work has appeared in Elle, The Cut, Architectural Digest, Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone, W, and more. Based in New York.
