Ariana Grande nodded to Glinda’s “bubble dress” in “Wicked” at the 2025 Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Best Supporting Actress nominee modeled a custom Schiaparelli gown based on a look from the label’s spring 2025 couture collection.
Grande’s sculptural frock featured a satin bodice with undulating peplum and a twinkling tulle skirt. She accessorized with De Beers diamonds, including a pendant necklace and studs, as well as a pair of Jimmy Choo pumps.
The “Wicked” star was styled by Mimi Cuttrell, who also counts Maude Apatow and Madelyn Cline of “Outer Banks” as clients.
Ariana Grande at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 in Los Angeles.
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Hairdresser Alyx Liu styled Grande’s blond tresses in a sleek updo, while makeup artist Michael Anthony gave her sparkling pink eyeshadow, rosy blush and lip gloss.
Costume designer Paul Tazewell combined his skills from the big screen (“West Side Story,” “Harriet”) and the Broadway stage (“Hamilton,” “The Color Purple”) to create the dazzling wardrobes of “Wicked’s” lead witches, Glinda and Elphaba.
Tazewell used natural elements as a starting point. The peppy, effervescent Glinda, who descends into Munchkinland via bubble, represents air.
Ariana Grande at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 in Los Angeles.
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The Fibonacci spiral was used as the basis for the construction of Glinda’s silk organza “bubble dress.” Many of the character’s silhouettes also took inspiration from Christian Dior’s work in the 1950s, combining romanticism with classic couture structure.
“I realized that I was attracted to images of kaleidoscopes and swirling staircases,” Tazewell told WWD. “This spiral imagery was something that was just pulling me in. I was looking at bisected shells, which reference the Fibonacci spiral, a formula that appears in nature.”
The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, takes place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien is hosting the ceremony, honoring the best in cinema from the past year. Notable presenters include Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Oprah Winfrey, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone and more.
Ariana Grande at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 in Los Angeles.
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