In the windswept moors of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, passion, turmoil, and untamed romance collide in a story that has captivated readers for nearly two centuries.
In 2026, director Emerald Fennell brings this gothic masterpiece to the big screen with Margot Robbie as the fiery Catherine Earnshaw, opposite Jacob Elordi’s brooding Heathcliff. As the press tour unfolds in cities like Los Angeles, London, and Paris, Robbie isn’t just promoting the film; she embodies its essence through her wardrobe. Collaborating again with stylist Andrew Mukamal, the duo behind her iconic Barbie method dressing in 2023, Robbie has turned the red carpet into a narrative extension of the Yorkshire moors.
Her looks blend late-18th-century Regency influences with modern couture twists: corsets cinching waists like societal constraints, sheer fabrics evoking ghostly apparitions, and dark, dramatic palettes mirroring the novel’s stormy themes. This press tour fashion is more than style; it is sartorial storytelling that rewards fans with Easter eggs from the book, historical nods, and bold designer statements. From velvet minidresses to feathered ensembles, each outfit whispers of forbidden love and wild spirits, proving Robbie’s prowess as a fashion force. As we chronicle every moment, it is clear: Robbie’s Wuthering Heights era is a masterclass in gothic glamour.
The tour kicked off on January 26 in Los Angeles with Robbie’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She channelled a Victorian vixen in a Roberto Cavalli velvet-trimmed minidress featuring flouncy bell sleeves that fluttered like the novel’s relentless winds.
Photo: Instagram/@andrewmukamal The deep, luxurious fabric evoked the opulence of Thrushcross Grange, contrasting with the ruggedness of Wuthering Heights. Accessories amplified the drama: Cece Jewellery heart-drop earrings symbolising Catherine’s torn affections, a Cavalli ruby pendant with pearls and diamonds for heirloom elegance, and sky-high Christian Louboutin heels adding modern sensuality. Hairstylist Bryce Scarlett crafted crimped, long blonde locks for an untamed vibe, capturing the wildness of Brontë’s heroine. This opening look sets the tone, merging period inspiration with contemporary flair, much like Fennell’s adaptation updates the classic tale for today’s audience.
In London on February 4, Robbie continued her thematic dressing with a full Dilara Fındıkoğlu ensemble that screamed rebellious romance. A hand-dyed floral bodice over a waist trainer hinted at the constrictive norms of 19th-century society, paired with low-rise black jeans with leather belt buckles and a tar finish, nodding to the muddy, unforgiving moors. She carried the designer’s Dr. Bag, a subtle reference to the novel’s themes of fate and downfall. Accessories included Gentle Monster x Maison Margiela shades for an enigmatic air and Paris Texas pumps that grounded the look in street-style edge. This outfit bridged historical gothic and punk-rock modernity, showcasing Fındıkoğlu’s signature deconstructed aesthetic.
Photo: Getty Images At the London premiere, Robbie dialled up the intensity with a custom Dilara Fındıkoğlu sheer nude dress. The corset top and intricate rope detailing evoked bondage and passion, mirroring Catherine’s tumultuous relationship with Heathcliff. Paired with Jessica McCormack jewels, the standout piece was the Charlotte Brontë bracelet, a mourning jewellery item made from the hair of Emily and Anne Brontë, supporting an amethyst stone. This artefact added literary depth, connecting Robbie’s portrayal to the Brontë sisters. The sheer fabric created a ghostly, ethereal silhouette, as if Catherine’s spirit had materialised on the red carpet.
Photo: Getty Images For a London photo call, Robbie delved into the archives with a full Spring/Summer 1992 John Galliano look: a fur-trimmed coat, black miniskirt, and red stockings. Originally modelled by Helena Christensen, this ensemble paid homage to Galliano’s early rebellious designs, blending Napoleonic influences with ’90s grunge, much like the novel’s mix of romance and raw emotion. She accessorised with Jacques Marie Mage glasses and Manolo Blahnik heels, her hair in a centre-parted updo with tendrils framing her face, evoking a windswept moor wanderer.
Photo: Getty Images In Maison Margiela, Robbie wore a moody coat-and-dress combo from the Fall 2025 Couture runway, embellished with gathered tulle and paired with white painted Tabi boots. The distressed, layered fabrics suggested decay and longing, core to Wuthering Heights’ atmosphere. This look highlighted Robbie’s ability to fuse avant-garde with narrative, turning fashion into a visual poem.
Photo: Getty Images In Paris for Thom Browne, she wore a custom off-the-shoulder corset minidress with a detachable skirt, accessorised with a cross-pendant choker and a curly updo. The structured silhouette nodded to Regency corsetry, while the detachable element added a playful, transformative twist, symbolising Catherine’s dual nature.
Photo: Getty Images At another Paris event, Robbie wore a custom Chanel velvet red gown with a corset bodice, dramatic train, and white underskirt, complemented by a matching jewel choker. The blood-red hue referenced the passion and violence in Brontë’s tale, with the white underskirt evoking purity amid chaos. As a Chanel ambassador, this look integrated her personal style with the film’s themes.
Photo: Getty Images For The Julia Cunningham Show, she wore a sheer black slip from Mark Gong’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, layered over a red bra and floral midi dress, finished with strappy statement boots. The transparency and layering played with visibility and hidden desires, like the novel’s undercurrents of obsession.
Photo: Getty Images At the world premiere, Robbie wore a custom Schiaparelli red-and-black gown with a lace bodice and dramatic skirt, offering a gothic twist. She layered on Elizabeth Taylor’s Taming of the Shrew cape and the Taj Mahal diamond necklace gifted by Richard Burton, infusing Hollywood history into Brontë’s world. The blood-red colour, as noted, ties to Catherine’s wardrobe in the film.
Photo: Getty Images At the Beverly Hills junket, a red snakeskin outfit from Dilara Fındıkoğlu’s Autumn/Winter 2025 collection featured lace-up sleeves, under-bust corsetry, a micro skirt, and a spiky bra, evoking serpentine danger and quoting the novel’s line about being hugged by snakes.
Photo: Getty Images Robbie embraced feathers in two Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2026 looks: a white minidress and a black top, inspired by Catherine tearing a pillow and pulling feathers in the book. These airy, ethereal pieces contrasted the tour’s darker tones, symbolising fragility amid passion.
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Photo: Getty Images Finally, an Alexander McQueen sheer, lacy number by Seán McGirr, covered in textured flora motifs with raw edges, reinforced Victorian undertones with Jessica McCormack jewellery.
Throughout the tour, Robbie’s choices, from Schiaparelli couture to archival Galliano, have not only promoted the film but elevated method dressing to art. With symbolism in every seam, like animal motifs for wild instincts or historical jewels for literary ties, her wardrobe mirrors Wuthering Heights’ enduring allure. As the film hits theatres, Robbie’s fashion legacy will linger like a ghost on the moors, inspiring a new generation to embrace gothic romance in style.
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