The discourse surrounding Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights adaptation has been strong since the first preview dropped, and one thing we haven’t been able to take our eyes off is the exquisite costuming — followed closely by Margot Robbie’s press tour looks, which I already have a Catherine/Heathcliff-level attachment to.
It’s no surprise the wardrobe has generated this much buzz. The last time Robbie collaborated with Wuthering Heights costume designer Jacqueline Durran was on Greta Gerwig’s cultural phenomenon, Barbie.
What feels especially distinctive about this adaptation, however, is Fennell’s candor about her lens on Brontë’s tragic romance. This version isn’t meant to exist within one specific time period or follow a strictly linear plot. Instead, it builds a world driven by pure imagination — the setting, costumes, energy, and love story Fennell envisioned when she first read Brontë’s novel at fourteen.
The costuming reflects that approach perfectly, offering silhouettes that drift between the Victorian and Georgian eras, bursts of gothic romance, and a delicate balance between the story’s darkness and its softer, more whimsical undercurrent. Robbie and her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, carried that same energy into the press tour, creating a masterclass in visual storytelling. Mukamal’s styling demonstrates how to honor the aesthetic of a beloved period piece while making it feel undeniably modern — paying tribute to a cultural touchstone like Wuthering Heights without veering into drama-department territory. If your personal style leans more Baroque than Barbie, consider this your invite to Emerald Fennell’s version of Yorkshire: here are a few ways to channel your own Catherine Earnshaw.
Dark Romance, Reimagined
Both the film’s costumes and the press appearances stay true to a gothic-romantic palette — bold reds, deep blacks, corsetry, intricate detailing, and medieval-inspired accessories.
On the press tour, Robbie and Mukamal reinterpreted these motifs with contemporary twists: snakeskin textures, unexpected silhouettes, and vintage jewelry layered against modern tailoring. The result feels intentional rather than theatrical — proof that dark romance can feel powerful, not costume-y.
The Look:
Short Sleeve Lace Shirt– Zara ($35.90)
Lace Capri Leggings– Zara ($39.90)
Mew-2 Sandal -Jeffrey Campbell ($180.00)
Pearl Drop Earrings -REVOLVE ($28.00)
Crap Eyewear Sunglasses- Urban Outfitters ($99.00)
The Look:
Faux Leather Skirt- REVOLVE ($495.00)
Off the Shoulder Shirt– Zara ($45.90)
Pearl Hoop Earrings-Zara ($25.90)
Brielle Necklace– REVOLVE ($28.00)
Kitten Heel Boots– Zara ($109.00)
Yorkshire, Softened
What makes this visual narrative even more compelling is that it doesn’t confine itself to a single interpretation of romance. Alongside the drama, we see a lighter, more ethereal Catherine — one shaped by Victorian references like embroidery, lace, corsetry, and softened palettes.
This is Yorkshire reimagined: windswept but romantic, historical yet fluid. The silhouettes feel lifted from the moors but grounded in the present, offering a gentler counterpoint to the storm. It’s an opportunity to lean into the film’s whimsical imagery by experimenting with contrasting patterns, rich textiles, and intentional layering.
The Look:
Slip Maxi Skirt- ARITZIA ($98.00)
Long Sleeve Shirt- Zara ($35.90)
Lace Underwire Corset -Zara ($89.90)
Leonardo Earrings– REVOLVE ($36.00)
Ballet Flats- Zara ($75.90)
The Look:
Printed Jeans- Zara ($79.90)
Halter Top- ARITZIA ($48.00)
Allie Earrings– REVOLVE ($20.00)
Ballet Flats- Zara ($55.90)
The creatives behind Wuthering Heights remind us that imagination is ours to act upon. There are no rigid boundaries around the worlds we build or the art through which we express ourselves. Our wardrobe can be part of that expression — a daily act of play, storytelling, and reinvention. The only thing that limits that creativity is our own hesitation. Take it in any form- and let it drive you mad!
