Ariana Grande needs no introduction. Apart from being the best Nickelodeon-kid-turned-global-pop-icon, she’s also an unparalleled vocalist (she hits those high notes like it’s nobody’s business), a talented actress, and an absolute fashion icon. From her early days on Victorious and Sam & Cat, Miss Grande has always had a signature sense of style. If I think about Grande’s style, the phrase modern-day princess occurs to me. Think flounce, florals, bows, and a high-ponytail. As a 6-year-old, the singer’s wardrobe was what my dreams were made of. Fast forward to 2024, Ariana Grande starring in Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch is just what the world needs. And it gets even better, because the 7 Rings singer is going the method-dressing route, and fans (like us) are eating it up.
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From Margot Robbie for Barbie, to Halle Bailey for The Little Mermaid, and of course, Jenna Ortega for both Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it’s clear that Hollywood loves a good method-dressing moment. Ariana Grande and fellow star Cynthia Erivo have been hinting at what the costume design for Wicked is going to look like, and nobody is complaining. After all, who doesn’t love a little bit of pink whimsical glamour?
Let’s take a look at our favourite Wicked-inspired looks donned by the Sam & Cat actress.
1. Wicked Or Winx Club?
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Ariana Grande in an Oscar De La Renta pink mini-dress is everything my soul needed for nirvana. The popstar paired this gorgeous mini with a slicked-back bun and a pair of simple white pumps. She looks like her album, Eternal Sunshine.
2. Met Madness
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Ariana Grande had Glinda-fied the MET earlier this year and had us all in absolute awe. The singer has been teasing us with Wicked looks since the MET Gala, where the singer donned a custom Loewe corset. She paired this with 3-D celestial makeup and simple accessories. Love it!
3. SNL Magic
It’s Glinda on Saturday Night Live. The actress donned a vintage Thierry Mugler strapless satin dress, with a heart-shaped structure. She paired it with similar-coloured heels, and the good-old slick back, again.
4. Oscar-Worthy
Ariana Grande dazzled in this layered Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown at the 2024 Oscars, and we literally couldn’t take our eyes off of her. Arguably one of her most Glinda-esque ensembles ever, the singer proved that she is not scared to go all-out, and we’re all here for it.
5. Balmain Baby
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Ariana Grande put a Wicked spin on the ’50s fashion in this vintage-inspired Balmain strapless polka-dotted dress. She accessorised this masterpiece with classic Swarovski jewellery, including a tennis necklace and dangle earrings. She looks like a literal doll.
6. A Real-Life Princess
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Ariana Grande donned this heavenly custom Vivienne Westwood gown as a homage to Billie Burke’s dress, which she wore as Glinda in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The singer paired this custom Vivienne Westwood perfection with a diamond butterfly choker by Lorraine Schwartz. Royal is also an understatement.
