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Olivia Wilde's “The Invite” Features Madonna-Approved Fashion

8/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Olivia Wilde directed and starred in “The Invite,” hiring designer Arianne Phillips.
Phillips, who designed for “Don’t Worry Darling,” called Wilde a “unicorn” and placed a Madonna Heart Tour T-shirt on Cooper Hoffman’s character, noting Madonna approved it.
Phillips based Erika’s look on early Madonna, BDSM erotica and Dita Von Teese’s burlesque, and added shirts referencing Tarantino’s film that feature Apple (Chase Sui Wonders) in a Spahn tee.

History

Historical Context

Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 crime film Pulp Fiction, released by Miramax on October 14 1994, grossed $213.9 million worldwide and won the Cannes Palme d’Or, reviving John Travolta’s career and Samuel L. Jackson’s acclaimed performance while reshaping indie cinema. Its sharp black-turtleneck-and-suit aesthetic became a cultural touchstone, later echoed in contemporary productions that borrow its retro-cultural style.

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Story summary

Olivia Wilde directed and starred in “The Invite,” hiring designer Arianne Phillips.
Phillips, who designed for “Don’t Worry Darling,” called Wilde a “unicorn” and placed a Madonna Heart Tour T-shirt on Cooper Hoffman’s character, noting Madonna approved it.
Phillips based Erika’s look on early Madonna, BDSM erotica and Dita Von Teese’s burlesque, and added shirts referencing Tarantino’s film that feature Apple (Chase Sui Wonders) in a Spahn tee.

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