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Margot Robbie Sparks 'Method Dressing' Trend at Premiere

9/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Margot Robbie promotes her film, *A Big Bold Beautiful Journey*, showcasing a black-and-white color scheme.
At the NYC premiere, she wore a vintage two-tone gown from Mugler's Spring 1998 Couture collection, featuring a corset bodice and flowing train.
The next day, she appeared on *The Today Show* in a tank top-style minidress from Celine's Spring 2014 collection, adorned with a brush stroke pattern.
Robbie's fashion choices have inspired a "method dressing" trend among other stars in Hollywood.

History

Historical Context

Thierry Mugler's Spring Couture collection debuted in 1998, showcasing bold designs that influenced fashion trends. Margot Robbie's choice of a vintage Mugler gown at a recent premiere illustrates the lasting impact of 1990s fashion. This revival, part of a broader trend of "method dressing," highlights how celebrities draw from historical styles to shape contemporary identities and redefine modern fashion.

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Story summary

Margot Robbie promotes her film, *A Big Bold Beautiful Journey*, showcasing a black-and-white color scheme.
At the NYC premiere, she wore a vintage two-tone gown from Mugler's Spring 1998 Couture collection, featuring a corset bodice and flowing train.
The next day, she appeared on *The Today Show* in a tank top-style minidress from Celine's Spring 2014 collection, adorned with a brush stroke pattern.
Robbie's fashion choices have inspired a "method dressing" trend among other stars in Hollywood.

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