Polish is required for certain premieres. Others insist on seeing a show. Margot Robbie selected the latter for Wuthering Heights’ Paris premiere. She showed there wearing an outfit that was more dramatic and romantic than red carpet. The star created one of the most striking fashion moments of the season by turning Le Grand Rex into her own candlelit ballroom while donning deep burgundy velvet and sculpted couture architecture.
This wasn’t your typical designer look. Additionally, it was Margot Robbie’s first unique Chanel commission under Matthieu Blazy, the brand’s new creative director.
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.
Velvet folds cascaded over a pleated petticoat as the silhouette expanded into sweeping proportions from the waist down. It had a cinematic impact, combining elements of couture fantasy and Victorian romance. With purposeful drama, a trailing train came next, with feathery silk petals that added movement and texture at each step.
The piece de resistance? A contemporary bustle that paid homage to 19th-century style without being constrained by costumes. It served as a reminder that Chanel couture lives on reinterpretation rather than replication by adding historical gravitas while being distinctly modern.
If the dress attracted attention, a closer look was rewarded by the accessories. A velvet choker adorned with around 100 carats of champagne diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz served as the focal point of Margot’s ensemble. A pear-shaped diamond ring echoed the drama of the necklace, while an enormous east-west pendant framed by sparkling stones caught the light on her décolletage. Loose, undone waves of hair let the gown and gems speak without interference.
Margot’s selections on the red carpet have always reflected the stories in her movies, and this appearance carried on that tradition. She embraced the mood—darkness, passion, and old-world opulence—instead of making explicit costume allusions, which was a natural fit for Wuthering Heights’ turbulent relationship.
