By Annabelle Aree Lee
Edited by Olivia Taylor
Anyone who spends any time browsing the internet will have seen the incredible excitement surrounding the recently-released Wicked movie. Promotions for the film are everywhere! If you’re unfamiliar, Wicked is a musical that has been immensely successful on Broadway, winning three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, and even a Grammy Award for its original cast album. It’s a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, following the story of two young witches, Elphaba and Glinda, and their unlikely friendship, which ultimately explains how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West while Glinda becomes the Good Witch. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba respectively, are fully embracing the nature of their characters on their press tour. Let’s take a look at what they’ve worn!
Australian Premiere
Grande wore a custom Vivienne Westwood gown inspired by Glinda’s dress from the original Wizard of Oz film, paired with an eye-catching butterfly necklace by Lorraine Schwartz. Erivo, was dressed in a sleek, structured black Louis Vuitton gown, adorned with Roberto Coin jewelry valued at over $370K.
Australia Photocall
Grande opted for a custom blush pink Bode dress with delicate bow and lace detailing. Erivo, wore a full Marc Jacobs ensemble featuring an emerald green top, a pencil skirt, and striking platform ‘Kiki’ ankle boots. The white cuffs and white hat perfectly tie the look together.
Los Angeles Premiere
Erivo made a memorable entrance in a Louis Vuitton cut-out dress in the iconic Wicked shade of green, paired with a matching oversized, fluffy coat. Her dazzling emerald necklace, valued at $750,000, was again by Roberto Coin. Meanwhile, Grande sported a baby pink and white checkered Thom Browne dress. Her heels were embellished with Swarovski crystals—a sparkling nod to the legendary Wizard of Oz ruby slippers.
Mexico Premiere
Absolutely breathtaking! Grande wore a stunning, pearly iridescent gown by Atelier Versace, radiating an appropriately magical aura. In stark contrast, Erivo dazzled in an all-black Thom Browne dress with subtle hints of emerald glitter. The gown featured dramatic hand silhouettes on her shoulders and an exaggerated waist, while the dress’s hood added an extra layer of intrigue. This was truly the day they both showed up and wowed us!
Grande and Erivo are textbook method dressers. With every appearance they have made leading up to the film’s release, their outfits alone have garnered a great deal of public excitement. Even before their official press tour began, they were seen emulating their characters through thoughtfully chosen, green and pink outfits. To the right are the actresses at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Grande wore custom Thom Browne, while Erivo stunned in custom Louis Vuitton.
The contrast between Glinda’s and Elphaba’s looks are striking and it’s thrilling to see the actors fully embracing this dynamic in their public appearances. In Canada, Wicked hit the theaters on Friday, November 22—just in time to add a bit of magic to your exam season!
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