Was Margot Robbie’s look for the 2024 Oscars inspired by a Barbie?

Last Sunday, the 10th, the 96th edition of the Oscars, the main award for the world film industry, took place in Los Angeles, in the United States, with the film “Oppenheimer”, which portrays the life of the creator of the atomic bomb, being the big winner of the night, with 7 statuettes, including “Best Film”.

At major award shows, something that fans always look forward to is seeing the luxurious looks that artists display on the red carpet. This year, in particular, many were looking forward to the actress’s outfit. Margot Robbieprotagonist of “Barbie”, a feature film nominated for seven categories.

This is because, since the beginning of the promotion period for the film, Margot followed the “Barbiecore” trend where, at each event, she made a point of coming up with an iconic look inspired by historical versions of the most famous doll in the world.

The looks were chosen alongside her stylist, Andre Mukamaland, from previews to major award shows, Robbie used dresses inspired by versions ranging from the first doll, launched in 1950, to the best-selling, the “Barbie Totally Hair” from 1992. Remember some of the looks!

During the period of the main film awards, the actress also made a point of continuing the trend. At the Critics Choice Awards, for example, her luxurious red dress was based on the 1996 Barbie Radiant Rose.

At the Golden Globes, Margot attended in a pink dress made by Giorgio Armani inspired by the 1977 Barbie Superstar.

But what about the Oscars?

Surprising everyone, the look of Margot Robbie at the 2024 Oscars, which was an embroidered dress from the designer brand Versace, did not feature any reference to the doll — even the famous “Barbie Pink” was replaced by black.

On social media, many fans were saddened by the lack of reference in the event that marks the official end of “Barbie” promotions. Check out some reactions:

It is also worth remembering that, among the seven nominations, “Barbie” emerged victorious in just one, “Best Original Song” with “What Was I Made For?”, a song performed by the singer. Billie Eilishwho also performed the song on the awards stage alongside his brother, Finneas O’Connell.