Ariana Grande brought the magic of Oz to Hollywood at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked.
Dressed in a custom ensemble by Thom Browne, the pop star and actress paid homage to both Glinda and Dorothy.
ARIANA GRANDE IN ‘WICKED’
Ariana is playing Glinda in the much-anticipated film adaptation of the musical, according to Page Six.
The singer embraced a glittering, whimsical look. She captured her character’s spirit while celebrating The Wizard of Oz.
The gown was crafted from white duchess satin and adorned with a pink gingham pattern. It sparkled from every angle.
ARIANA GRANDE’S THOM BROWNE GOWN
According to a Thom Browne spokesperson, creating the gown took over 6,000 hours and involved 600,000 beads and 50,000 pink crystals.
“Working with Thom Browne on this has been such a dream come true,” Grande shared.
“My favourite part about this dress would probably be the asymmetry of the high-to-low skirt. It feels very Ozian to me. [And] the intricate beading of the gingham.”
Grande’s shoes stole the show.
ARIANA GRANDE’S SHOES
Inspired by Dorothy’s famous slippers from L. Frank Baum’s original 1900 novel, they were covered in 4,000 Swarovski crystals.
Interestingly, Dorothy’s shoes were silver in the book, not the ruby red later immortalised by the 1939 film.
“We wanted to nod to Glinda, of course, as well as Dorothy.
The original jewelled shoes from the L. Frank Baum books—which, in fact, were not ruby!” said Grande.
ARIANA GRANDE’S STYLE DETAILS
Adding to the Dorothy-inspired theme, Grande carried a wicker bag shaped like a dog, according to Daily Mail.
It was a playful nod to Toto, and tied her hair in a neat bun topped with a pink gingham bow.
She completed the look with delicate gloves and a sweet gesture on the red carpet. She paused to adjust her boyfriend Ethan Slater’s lapel, who plays Boq in the film.
Grande’s co-stars also leaned into the Wicked spirit.
CYNTHIA’S LOOK ON THE RED CARPET
Cynthia Erivo, playing Elphaba, wore a striking green latex Louis Vuitton gown with cutouts and a matching fringed cape.
She accessorised with an emerald-and-diamond necklace, keeping the green theme alive.
Jonathan Bailey, who plays Fiyero, dazzled in a silver sequined shirt, a poppy pin, and ruby-red loafers, according to People.
He embraced a look that captured the allure of Oz’s enchanting world.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
This isn’t the first time Grande has channelled beloved characters from The Wizard of Oz.
At the film’s Sydney premiere, she embodied the Good Witch of the North.
She drew inspiration from Billie Burke’s 1939 portrayal with a whimsical pink Vivienne Westwood gown and over 100 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.
WICKED
Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the release of Wicked. For Grande, this role challenges her and pays tribute to characters she has long admired.
Her glitzy homage to Dorothy and Glinda made the LA premiere a magical event, capturing the nostalgic essence of Oz with a touch of Hollywood glamour.
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