The curtain is nearly rising on Wicked, with its release set for this month and its stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, are still stealing the spotlight with their spell-binding tourdrobes. These two stars are embracing the magic of 'method dressing', turning their outfits into a literal extension of their roles for the red carpet.
The duo is often seen tag-teaming; Grande a vision of pink perfection and Erivo often has us green with envy. Iconic looks thus far include Grande in a stunning custom Vivienne Westwood gown at the WSJ Magazine 2024 Innovator Awards, accessorising in Swarovski. Her custom-made dress was the result of a collaboration with her longtime stylist Mimi Cuttrell. Erivo, a force of nature in her own right, dressed in a black Louis Vuitton gown for the Sydney world premier, styled by Jason Bolden.
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This strategic approach to fashion has quickly become a familiar sight on red carpets. Zendaya recently aced this trend by sporting tennis-core looks for Challengers, while Margot Robbie brought Barbie to life with her all-pink ensembles. More recently, Blake Lively employed an army of floral-themed outfits 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.
See: The Best Of Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo's Wicked Outfits
Wicked Premiere in Mexico:
For the Wicked Premiere in Mexico, Elphaba's Thom Browne glam is so good it looked scary. In contrast, going for demure, Glinda wore custom Atelier Versace.
Wicked Premiere in Los Angeles:
The essence of Elphaba and Glinda; Grande wore soft pink Thom Browne and Erivo, bright latex green custom Louis Vuitton.
Wicked Premiere in Sydney:
This has to be our favourite look from the duo. Grande in her most Glinda ensemble yet stepped out in a baby pink ballgown from Vivienne Westwood, accessorising with a Lorraine Schwartz butterfly-shaped choker encrusted with diamonds. Going for total witch, Erivo leaned into black, wearing a sculptural strapless gown from Louis Vuitton.
WSJ Magazine 2024 Innovator Awards:
Erivo went for a crystal-embellished Erdem look, while Grande continued her Vivienne Westwood love affair.
Filmmakers Screening of Wicked:
Both stars often intertwine contemporary with character-inspired elements, a clever blend of performance art and personal style. Exhibit A.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala
Erivo wore a custom green bedazzled Louis Vuitton gown, perfectly embodying the essence of Elphaba, while Grande went for a 1963 polka dot dress from Balmain.
Met Gala
Elphaba in pink? Yes but it works. Erivo wore Thom Browne and Grande stepped out in Loewe.
Paris Olympics
This look was so 1950s Paris - Grande went 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.
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