Hathaway merged Barbiecore with haute couture at the Valentino fall/winter 2023 show in Rome on July 8. Unlike the majority of peplum designs stealing the spotlight on the red carpet, Hathaway's pink sequin Valentino minidress featured the flare along the bust rather than the waist. The resulting ensemble created a striking silhouette, which she further accentuated with a pink handbag and pink platform sandals.