Decoding Margot Robbie’s dream wardrobe inspired by the original 50s Barbie

Barbie fever has hijacked pop culture with its pink dreamscape Directed by Greta Girwig the film is a warranted revival of the 50s teenage fashion doll that remains a staple in the toy industry Mattel the American toy company launched the first Barbie on March 9 1959 and since has dished a billion of these chic adultfigured dollsBringing Barbiecore fashion back like a boomerang is the filmrsquos lead ndash Margot Robbie who is touring the world in the bright affluence of pink Joining her at the Barbie London Premiere yesterday was the lsquoKenrsquo doll played by Ryan Gosling singer Dua Lipa who has performed lsquoDance the Nightrsquo for the film Leomie Anderson Issa Rae Jourdan Dunn and many more in thematic outfitsAlso read Indie artists create Barbie and Oppenheimerinspired lsquoBarbenheimerrsquo TshirtsEnchanted Evening Barbie 1992Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal are racking up the dream wardrobe with nostalgic Barbie dolls from the vintage era At the Barbie London Premiere Robbie embodied the lsquoEnchanted Eveningrsquo Barbie the special edition Mattel doll released in 1992 She wore a stunning floorlength gown crafted by the English fashion designer Vivienne Westwood a pearl choker by Assael Pearls and slipon mules by Christian LouboutinOriginal Barbie 1959At the Sydney Premiere Robbie embodied the Original Barbie that was launched in 1959 Mukamal brought to life the blackandwhite zebra striped swimsuit by the designer Herve Leger combined with peep toe heels by Manolo Blahnik and a signature topknot ponytail The OG Barbie was marketed as a Teenage Fashion Model with her bodycon outfit created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte JohnsonPink and Fabulous Barbie 2015Another iconic dress crafted by Mukamal referenced the lsquoPink and Fabulousrsquo Barbie doll released by Mattel in 2015 as part of the Barbie Fashionistas line This line aimed to celebrate diversity and inclusivity by featuring dolls with different body types skin tones and hairstyles The lsquoPink and Fabulousrsquo Barbie specifically embraced a glamorous and stylish aesthetic Robbiersquos dazzling outfit was designed by Valentino while the white pumps are by Blahnik for a photo call in HollywoodDay to Night Barbie 1985Continuing with the onslaught of pink for the Seoul carpet the next pair of outfits are based on the lsquoDay to Nightrsquo Barbie 1985 which celebrates womenrsquos workplace revolution Acing the wardrobe transformation Barbie swiftly switches from her pink power suit into a shirred skirt for her night ensemble Robbiersquos garb was custom designed by Versace the bag by Judith Leiber the stilettos by Blahnik and the earrings by Taffin jewellerySparkling Pink Barbie 1964Robbie continues to play Barbie at the press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongnogu Seoul This time her outfit sprung from a lsquoSparkling Pinkrsquo Barbie set that dazzled girls in 1964 Dressed in a pink jersey swimsuit it came with an evening coat wrap skirt bolero blouse hat shoes and faux pearl earrings Robbiersquos suit is credited to the 2015 Moschino Spring collection while her pink peep toes are another work of art by BlahnikEarring Magic Barbie 1992Channeling her inner Barbie at the Mexico Premiere Robbie garbed the iconic lsquoEarring Magicrsquo Barbie from 1992 The standout feature of this doll was its earring transformation The doll came with special earrings that could be worn by the doll and the child playing with it This particular Barbie has been attributed to shaping the youth of many young girls worldwide French fashion designer Balmain designed this gleaming dress for RobbieTotally Hair Barbie 1992One of the most popular lsquoTotally Hairrsquo Barbie was released by Mattel in 1992 which swept away the millennials with its long flowing blonde hair The outfit was marked by neon shades that came in pink and blue The lsquoTotally Hairrsquo Barbie doll was highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts owing to its extraordinarily long hair At the photo call in Mexico Robbie carried the outfit designed by the Italian Emilio Pucci along with pink pumps by the resident designer BlahnikSolo in the Spotlight Barbie 1960If they ever gave away the Oscars to the stylists Mukamal would have his moment in 2023 Capturing the essence of glamour and performative arts his next look is inspired by the lsquoSolo in the Spotlightrsquo Barbie from 1960 Mukamal drapes Robbie in a custom Schiaparelli gownfor the Barbie World Premiere pink carpet in Los Angeles The American bespoke high jewellery designer Lorraine Schwartz designed the neckpiece for the ensembleAlso Read The Barbie cast makes a glamourous appearance at Los Angeles premiere