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Olivia Rodrigo’s Babydoll Era Reignites a Debate Over Fashion and Girlhood

Defenders point to a long fashion history with intentional grunge nods.

Overview

  • Olivia Rodrigo kept her babydoll look at Spotify’s Billions Club in Barcelona, drawing online claims that she was dressing like a child.
  • She wore an embellished Generation78 top reworked as a micro dress with small bloomers and knee-high Dr. Martens boots.
  • Fashion writers from Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and ELLE say the silhouette has deep roots that start with 1942 lingerie by Sylvia Pedlar.
  • Coverage links the style to 1950s–60s high fashion and to 1990s grunge figures like Courtney Love, Kat Bjelland, and Kim Gordon.
  • Reporters note a wider 2026 revival on runways like Chloé and Miu Miu, as Rodrigo leans on the look while promoting her June 12 album.