Ariana Grandes Mature Style Shift for Wicked Sequel Tour

Ariana Grande has embraced a more mature and historically inspired aesthetic during the press tour for the upcoming film Wicked For Good, the sequel to last year's Wicked, with events spanning London, Paris, and Singapore in early November. The actress, portraying Glinda, has shifted from the pastel tones of the first film's promotion to deeper colors and vintage silhouettes that mirror her character's evolving complexity, as the movie premieres on November 21.

Grande's looks, curated by longtime stylist Law Roach, blend custom designs with rare archival pieces, often drawing connections to the Wizard of Oz universe. At the London premiere on November 10, she wore a 1952 black ball gown by Gilbert Adrian, the original costume designer for the 1939 Wizard of Oz film, which featured an asymmetrical sheer puff sleeve, sequined bodice, and tiered tulle skirt. Sourced from Lily et Cie, a West Hollywood vintage boutique, the gown evoked Old Hollywood glamour while nodding to Adrian's iconic work, including Dorothy's ruby slippers. For the afterparty, Grande changed into an unlabeled 1950s demi-couture black tulle dress with white floral appliqués and a sheer cape, maintaining the...