The Barbies that Inspired Margot Robbie’s Barbie Movie Press Tour Wardrobe

When Margot Robbie signed on to bring Barbie to life, she meant it in more ways than one.

Robbie, with help from her stylist Andrew Mukamal, has created an entire Barbie themed wardrobe for the press tour of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie. The film is set to release on July 21 and Robbie has spent the past few months travelling around the world to promote the film.

Robbie has embraced her inner Barbie in every sense of the word, dressing like a different version of the iconic doll for each stop of the film’s press tour. Everything from the original Teenage Fashion Model Barbie from 1959 to the most recent Barbie Movie Barbie from 2023, it’s every girl’s dream wardrobe and Robbie executed it perfectly.  

Here is a look at every Barbie doll that has inspired Robbie’s press tour wardrobe.

Barbie Movie Barbie (2023)

Ever since the Quick Curl Barbie in 1973, baby pink gingham has been a staple to Barbie’s wardrobe and Greta Gerwig did not forget that.

After the release of the Barbie movie trailer in May, fans noticed this obvious reference to Barbie’s iconic pattern and Robbie made sure to include it in her own Barbie wardrobe.

On April 25 Robbie attended CinemaCon in Las Vegas wearing a two-piece Prada bra and miniskirt in the iconic Barbie baby pink gingham pattern — the perfect tribute to Gerwig’s version of the iconic doll but with a modern twist.

Pink and Fabulous Barbie (2015)

Beverly Hills marked the beginning of the official Barbie movie press tour and Robbie did not disappoint.

Everything, form the yellow shoulder bag to the white heels, was a nod to the 2015 Pink and Fabulous Barbie.

The polka-dot mini dress, designed by Valentino, although having a different fit from the original look, was a perfect representation of being both pink and fabulous.  

Teenage Fashion Model Barbie (1959)

The next stop on Robbie’s press tour, her native country of Australia, marked one of the tour’s most iconic looks.

Being that this stop was at Bondi Beach, it would only be appropriate to wear a look inspired by Barbie’s most iconic swimsuit. Robbie wore a black-and-white striped Hérve Léger bandage dress, representing the 1959 Teenage Fashion Model Barbie.

Although Barbie is best known for wearing pink dresses and heels, Teenage Fashion Model Barbie, the original Barbie, wore a black-and-white striped swimsuit with a perfectly-placed high pony and Robbie made sure to include every detail. The look couldn’t be complete without the iconic white cat-eye sunglasses with blue lenses and a pair of patent leather peep-toe mules and to finish it off Robbie even included the red nail polish as a final detail.

Day-to-Night Barbie (1985)

But sometimes, one look just isn’t enough. In Seoul, Korea, Robbie wore two different looks for her press tour appearance, but the outfits weren’t from two different Barbies.

The Day-to-Night Barbie from 1985 was one doll, sold with two different outfits, a day look for Barbie to go to work in and a pink dress for Barbie to go party in at night.

Both of Robbie’s versions of the looks were designed by Versace to be a perfect lookalike to the 1985 doll. Mukamal and Robbie even went the extra mile, bedazzling a faux 1980s phone as an accessory.

Sparkling Pink Barbie (1964)

Robbie’s look for a press conference in Seoul, Korea, unlike some of the other looks from the tour, was a modern take on an iconic Barbie look, rather than an exact replication.

The two-piece hot pink rhinestone embroidered dress, designed by Moschino, did include some obvious nods to the 1964 Sparkling Pink Barbie, with details like the cropped jacket and the iconic Jackie O, pillbox hat, along with the addition of a quilted heart-shaped leather bag to complete the look.

Earring Magic Barbie (1992)

On July 6, for the Naucalpan de Juarez premiere in Mexico, Robbie wore a hot pink Balmain mini dress with the added details of a silver chain belt and matching earrings, both weighed down with star charms.

The look represents the 1992 Earring Magic Barbie, and although Robbie decided to opt out of the poofy, crimped hair, the dress did all the work and it did not disappoint.

Totally Hair Barbie (1992)

Following the Naucalpan de Juarez premiere, Robbie attended a photo call in Mexico and decided to stick with the 90s theme, channelling the 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, in an Emilio Pucci mini dress.

And you can’t be the Totally Hair Barbie without having crimped, waist-length hair and hot pink earrings to tie the whole look together.  

Solo in the Spotlight Barbie (1960)

Robbie returned to California on July 9 for the Los Angeles premiere, wearing her most extravagant Barbie look yet.

The look, representing the 1960 Solo in the Spotlight Barbie, was defined by a custom creation from Schiaparelli’s Daniel Roseberry, a black strapless couture dress with a tulle hem, completed with a hand-painted rose attached to the dress’ hem.

The look represents the first doll of the brand’s “career” Barbies and couldn’t have been completed without the iconic pale pink handkerchief, black opera gloves and layered diamond necklace.  

Enchanted Evening Barbie (1960)

Last, but not least, Robbie went all out for the London premiere, wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood gown representing the 1960 Enchanted Evening Barbie.

The recreation was perfect, down to every detail, from the rosette hip attachment to the three-strand pearl choker.

The only deviation from the iconic look was in Robbie’s hairstyle. Rather than micro-bangs and a ponytail, Robbie wore a 90s chignon with two wispy pieces framing her face. But there are no complaints with a gown that stunning.