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- A show-stopping Balenciaga moment in Singapore
- How the dress is constructed: details fans noticed
- Pierpaolo Piccioli and Balenciaga: a couture collaboration
- The team shaping the look: stylist credits and collaborators
- Recent vintage and custom moments on the press tour
- Snap reactions and social buzz
- Where the tour heads next and what’s left on the schedule
Ariana Grande turned heads in Singapore, stepping out in a pale-pink, Glinda-inspired gown that fused couture sparkle with theatrical flair. The look, credited to Balenciaga and designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, arrived during celebrations for the release of Wicked: For Good and quickly dominated social feeds.
A show-stopping Balenciaga moment in Singapore
The singer chose a custom Balenciaga creation for the evening. The gown is a soft pink shade, covered in sequins and oversized paillettes. It reads like modern fairy-tale couture.
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- Color: pale, powder pink
- Embellishment: mixed-sized sequins and large paillettes
- Silhouette: strapless, peplum bubble hem and trailing skirt
How the dress is constructed: details fans noticed
The outfit appears to be two pieces, though that has not been confirmed. The top forms a peplum that mimics a bubble hem. A bow at the back adds a vintage, theatrical touch. The skirt cascades into a small train, giving the ensemble a red-carpet sweep.
Why it felt like Glinda
Stylistically, the silhouette nods to Glinda from Wicked. The pastel tone and over-the-top sparkle create a playful, princess-like effect. Audiences likened the design to the character’s iconic aesthetic.
Pierpaolo Piccioli and Balenciaga: a couture collaboration
Pierpaolo Piccioli shared behind-the-scenes imagery from the fitting on his Instagram stories. One snapshot captured Grande lifting the gown’s front, showing that the back remained partially white during the fitting. It highlighted the custom nature of the piece.
The peplum bubble silhouette hints at themes seen in Balenciaga’s spring 2026 runway, but the dress is its own original creation for Grande. It’s a unique fusion of house codes and theatrical costume.
The team shaping the look: stylist credits and collaborators
Grande works closely with image architect Law Roach. Roach has been instrumental in assembling a press-tour wardrobe that mixes vintage finds and custom couture. This Balenciaga look joined a string of standout choices across global events.
- Stylist: Law Roach
- Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga
- Photographic and social coverage: Grande’s Instagram posts and Piccioli’s stories
Recent vintage and custom moments on the press tour
Grande’s tour wardrobe has included several vintage treasures and bespoke pieces. In London she wore a costume-style look by Gilbert Adrian, the famed Wizard of Oz designer. In Paris she selected a 1950s vintage gown with bold red rosettes.
- Vintage Gilbert Adrian — London
- 1950s vintage with red rosettes — Paris
- Vintage Bob Mackie — recent appearance
- Custom Robert Wun — tailored contemporary option
These choices show a deliberate mix of costume history and modern couture, reinforcing Grande’s theatrical persona on the press circuit.
Snap reactions and social buzz
On Instagram, Grande posted several images of the gown and wrote a warm message to fans in Singapore. The post included shout-outs to Piccioli and Balenciaga. Fans and fashion critics quickly compared the gown to classic stage costumes.
Piccioli’s own social posts gave followers a glimpse into the fitting process, confirming the bespoke approach and collaborative energy behind the look.
Where the tour heads next and what’s left on the schedule
After the Singapore engagement, the cast will return to the United States for the New York City premiere next week. That event will wrap this leg of the tour, which has served as a runway of sorts for Grande’s evolving red-carpet identity.
- Current stop: Singapore premiere for Wicked: For Good
- Next stop: New York City premiere
- Tour focus: press events, premieres, and high-profile appearances
