Margot Robbie just stepped out in a dress that is not only edgy and eye-catching, it it might also look familiar to some fashion fans. It happens to be a version of the sheer Alexander McQueen dress that Kate Moss first made famous.
The Zoe Report took to Instagram to share side-by-side photos of the stars wearing their skull dresses and wrote in the caption, “At Vogue Australia’s Summer Ball, #MargotRobbie wore a custom sheer McQueen skull-print gown styled by none other than @andrewmukamal — a nod to Kate Moss’ iconic 2004 McQueen show look. The McQueen skull print’s been making a quiet comeback in the last year, with Alex Consani and Charli XCX both stepping out in it.”
The dress has seen a few minor adjustments since Moss wore the design and is a Custom McQueen Autumn Winter 2026 Pre-collection piece, according to the brand, which also notes that Robbie’s gown features “black and white skull-printed silk chiffon with sequin embroidery.”
Fans Love Margot Robbie’s McQueen Skull Dress
When The Zoe Report shared the photo of Robbie in the sheer McQueen skull dress on Instagram, fans of the piece left adoring comments on the post.
“I want this dress more than I’ve ever wanted anything,” one fan wrote.
Another person added, “Cool dress 😎💀🤘”
Vogue Australia also shared a couple shots of Robbie in the dress on Instagram, which prompted even more comments.
“I’m so obsessed with this look 😍,” came from a fan of the style.
“Love this look,” another social media user wrote.
Someone else left a comment, saying, “Goddess ❤️”
The McQueen Skull Is ‘One of the [Brand’s] Most Recognisable Emblems’
The McQueen skull is one of the brand’s most beloved prints, and found its way into the mainstream via the skull scarf which was incredibly popular with celebrities and fashion-lovers alike.
“To understand the significance of McQueen’s skull scarf, it’s important to first recognise the importance of the skull to the brand’s DNA,” according to Harper’s Bazaar UK. “Lee McQueen began referencing the skull as a key motif in the ’90s when his brand was in its infancy.”
“His famed 1992 graduate collection featured skulls and bones, marking the beginning of his interest in the Victorian concept of ‘memento mori,’ the symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death and the transient nature of life,” Harper’s Bazaar notes. “It was a theme he continued to weave into his future work. It was dark, but in the hands of McQueen it was also beautiful. The skull became one of the most recognisable emblems of the house.”
“Like most Noughties trends, Kate Moss played a key role in its popularity,” Harper’s Bazaar explains. “In June 2004, the supermodel, along with the choreographer Michael Clark, danced along the catwalk for McQueen’s ‘Black’ show — she in a black and white, floor-sweeping dress covered in skulls. It solidified the skull scarf as a gateway into the brand.”
