Movie fans and fashion lovers listen up! The Oscars 2025 red carpet was full of amazing looks but let's be real all eyes were on Ariana Grande . Why? Because she brought some serious 'Wicked' magic to Hollywood in a dress that was pure fairytale dream come true. And guess who designed this masterpiece? None other than Schiaparelli!
Glinda Glam: Ariana Grande's Icy Pink Schiaparelli Gown is an Oz-Inspired Masterpiece
For months Ariana and her 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo have been teasing their movie with some seriously on-point "method dressing". Basically they've been channeling their characters' styles at every event. And for the Oscars they went all out saving the best for last.
Ariana who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress stepped onto the red carpet in a custom Schiaparelli gown that was like a Glinda the Good Witch dream. We are talking icy pink satin and tulle. But wait for it this dress was covered in over 190000 crystals sequins and beads! Can you even imagine the sparkle? The shape of the waistline with its cool wiggles was even inspired by a lamp made by an artist named Alberto Giacometti. How fancy is that?
Erivo's Emerald Nod: Cynthia Erivo's Green Louis Vuitton Gown Completes the 'Wicked' Duo
Ariana wasn't the only one repping 'Wicked' on the red carpet. Cynthia Erivo nominated for Best Actress also made a stunning Oz-inspired statement. She went for a deep forest green velvet gown by Louis Vuitton. It was so dark it almost looked black at first but that subtle green was totally intentional a nod to her character Elphaba and the Emerald City itself.
Cynthia's dress had this cool almost "vampire" vibe with sharp shoulders and a pointy collar giving it a bit of that witchy edge. And of course you know Cynthia always brings it with her nails. Her nail artist Mycah Dior created these incredible gilded nails with tiny hand-sculpted details like a tiny watch and clock. Seriously the dedication to detail is unreal.
Method Dressing Magic: How Ariana and Cynthia Have Been Channeling 'Wicked' Style All Awards Season
This Oscars moment was just the culmination of months of "method dressing" from Ariana and Cynthia. Remember the 'Wicked' premiere in Los Angeles? Ariana wore a pink Thom Browne gingham dress and Cynthia rocked a green vinyl Louis Vuitton look then too. Even at events that weren't directly 'Wicked'-related like the Olympics in Paris they kept the pink and green theme going strong.
It's clear these two are having a blast embracing their 'Wicked' characters and their fashion choices are all part of the fun. The second 'Wicked' movie is coming out later this year so we will have to see if they keep the pink and green party going until November. We definitely hope so!
Key Elements of Ariana Grande's Show-Stopping Schiaparelli Gown:
- Designer: Schiaparelli
- Color: Icy Pink
- Material: Satin and Tulle
- Embellishments: Over 190,000 crystal sequins rhinestones and beads
- Inspiration: Glinda the Good Witch and a lamp by Alberto Giacometti
- Overall Vibe: Fairytale Dream Elegant Sparkling
Wicked Style Wins the Red Carpet: Ariana and Cynthia Prove Method Dressing is Red Carpet Gold
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo totally nailed it at the Oscars. Their 'Wicked'-inspired looks were not just beautiful they were clever fun and perfectly on theme. It's proof that "method dressing" can be a total win on the red carpet. They didn't just wear dresses they created moments and gave fans even more reasons to get excited for 'Wicked'. Now we just need November to get here already!