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Ariana Grande brought old Hollywood flair to Paris, turning heads in a vintage black gown at the premiere of Wicked: For Good. The singer blended 1950s silhouettes with modern drama, trading her recent pink press-tour looks for a refined, cape-backed ensemble that referenced classic couture.
Vintage glamour revived on the Paris red carpet
For the Paris premiere, Grande chose a midi-length dress that read as both elegant and theatrical. The exterior was deep black, while the interior lining flashed a vivid fuchsia hue. A sweeping cape revealed the hot-pink contrast when she moved.
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- Designer origin: A Lili’s Diamond creation from the 1950s.
- Stylist pick: Law Roach selected the piece from Timeless Vixen, a secondhand boutique in Beverly Hills.
- Silhouette details: Concealed corsetry and loosely draped spaghetti straps kept the look vintage.
- Accessories: Black pumps and diamond stud earrings finished the outfit.
Hair and makeup that matched the era
Grande wore her hair in a voluminous updo, nodding to midcentury style. Her makeup leaned on dark pink tones, balancing the gown’s black exterior and fuchsia interior.
Two nights, two very different gowns
Earlier, for NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night special, Grande performed as Glinda in a striking pink ballgown. That custom Robert Wun creation featured a full skirt and three-dimensional butterflies across the bodice and skirt.
- Strapless design that emphasized classic stage presence.
- 3-D butterfly appliqués that caught light during her performance.
- Matching butterfly earrings and bubblegum-pink opera gloves completed the theatrical look.
The contrast between the whimsical, butterfly-covered ballgown and the sleek vintage black dress underscored Grande’s range as a fashion figure for the film’s publicity run.
Behind the scenes: Law Roach and the styling process
Stylist Law Roach has been central to Grande’s press tour looks. He shared photos and praise online after the Robert Wun moment, thanking the designer and celebrating the collaborative effort.
On fittings and creative play
Roach described the work as a playful, intensive process. He spoke about long fittings, laughter and experimentation.
- Extensive fittings helped refine each silhouette.
- Stylist and artist chemistry speeds creativity.
- Roach likened dressing Grande to returning to a familiar, joyful collaboration.
Why the wardrobe choices matter for Wicked
Grande’s costumes do more than please photographers. They help define Glinda’s character across promotional events. Pop culture and fashion outlets have noted the repeated pink motifs during the press tour.
Choosing a vintage Lili’s Diamond gown for a premiere added a layer of cinematic history to the film’s modern marketing push.
