The actors’ strike has hit the brakes on the recent pink convertible that’s the “Barbie” movie’s press tour.
Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and different stars of Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming film impressed by the doll are unlikely to seem on pink carpets till additional discover in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union. Meaning the parade of neon vogue led by Ms. Robbie has in all probability come to an finish.
Ms. Robbie, who was styled by Andrew Mukamal, had her decide of designers all through the press tour, from classic Versace to Vivienne Westwood. However a number of of the actress’s greatest seems took inspiration from Barbie’s clothes archive, together with a black-and-white-striped swimsuit the doll wore when it was launched in 1959, a prim skirt go well with from the ’80s and a swirly minidress Barbie wore within the ’90s.
These outfits, seen right here alongside the Barbie garments that impressed them, struck the precise proper steadiness between kitschy and stylish. “It’s not refined,” Ms. Robbie mentioned in an interview with Individuals, “nevertheless it’s very enjoyable!”
Enchanted Night
On the “Barbie” premiere in London, Ms. Robbie wore a Vivienne Westwood robe accented by a white tulle stole and a three-strand pearl necklace. The look recreated the glamorous get-up of the “Enchanted Night” Barbie launched in 1960.
Day to Night time
The “Day to Night time” Barbie doll, launched in 1985, was prepared for work and play. Its transitional wardrobe impressed what Ms. Robbie wore on the Seoul premiere: a Versace pencil skirt and blazer, which morphed right into a sequined pink bodice and tulle skirt.
Authentic Barbie
In Sydney, Ms. Robbie wore a Hervé Léger bandage gown that paid tribute to the black-and-white one-piece swimsuit worn by the unique Barbie. The actress, just like the doll, accomplished her look with white sun shades and black open-toe sneakers.
Solo within the Highlight
The strapless, sequined mermaid robe Ms. Robbie wore to the movie’s Los Angeles premiere was a customized Schiaparelli recreation of the gown for the “Solo within the Highlight” Barbie, a doll launched in 1960.
Completely Hair
In an summary Pucci minidress, sizzling pink Manolo Blahnik heels and lengthy, crimped blond locks, Ms. Robbie channeled the model of “Completely Hair” Barbie, launched in 1992, at a photograph name in Mexico Metropolis.
Earring Magic
Balmain made the pink leather-based minidress Ms. Robbie wore to the movie’s Mexico Metropolis premiere. The look took inspiration from “Earring Magic” Barbie, launched in 1992, all the way down to its low-slung belt and chunky earrings.
Pink & Fabulous
At a press look in Los Angeles, Ms. Robbie wore a customized Valentino halter gown that referenced the “Pink & Fabulous” Barbie, a doll launched in 2015.
Glowing Pink
The bedazzled three-piece Moschino set that Ms. Robbie wore in Seoul was an up to date model of the skirt go well with worn by the “Glowing Pink” Barbie, launched in 1964.
‘Barbie’: The Film
Of all Ms. Robbie’s Barbie-inspired outfits, essentially the most meta might need been the pink-and-white gingham set she wore at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The look referenced a gown Ms. Robbie wears within the “Barbie” trailer and the frock made for a brand new Barbie doll primarily based on Ms. Robbie’s likeness.
Elizabeth Paton, Emmett Lindner and Callie Holtermann contributed analysis.
