The curtain is nowhere near rising on Wicked, with its release set for November 2024, but its stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, are already stealing the spotlight with their spell-binding tourdrobes. These two powerhouses are embracing the magic of 'method dressing', turning their outfits into a literal extension of their roles for the red carpet.
For an appearance at the Olympics, they tag-teamed in what appeared to be satin. Grande was a vision of pink perfection. Her custom-made dress, a collaboration with longtime stylist Mimi Cuttrell, was a nod to her upcoming role as Glinda. Styled with signature Browne heels and a playful bow accessory, the look was quintessentially coquette. Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo, a force of nature in her own right, made a dramatic entrance. Dressed in a custom Louis Vuitton gown, crafted in collaboration with stylist Jason Bolden, Erivo’s ensemble was a bold interpretation of Elphaba’s signature green, elevated with a striking boater-style hat.[]{href='https://www.instagram.com/direct/inbox/' }
This strategic approach to fashion has quickly become a red carpet staple (Zendaya recently aced this trend by sporting tennis-core looks for Challengers). Margot Robbie brought Barbie to life with her all-pink ensembles, and Blake Lively is currently flourishing in floral prints to mirror her character, Lily Bloom, in It Ends With Us.
As the countdown to Wicked begins we will be keeping a close eye on the duo's appearances. Keep scrolling to see some of their iconic looks thus far.
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Paris Olympics
This look was so 1950s Paris - Grande is going for pastel glamour, while Erivo opted for an emerald aesthetic.
Cinema Con
For Cinema Con, both stars went playful to match the occasion. Erivo wore Versace and Grande went for a literal flower Oscar de la Renta dress.
Oscars
For the Oscars, the pair turned the stage into their personal Oz. Grande wore a strapless Giambattista Valli gown, the voluminous, puffed sleeves perfectly capturing the essence of the so-called Good Witch. In contrast, Erivo’s Louis Vuitton leather gown was both edgy and bold.
Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.