Wicked: For Good’s release is right around the corner, and that means we’re going to get more on-theme looks from its stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. However, as the press tour begins for the highly anticipated 2025 movie schedule entry, the Glinda actress is taking a more unexpected route with her outfits. Now, while her first look may not be pink or green, it is a lovely tribute to The Wizard of Oz and the epic conclusion we’re about to get for Wicked.
For over a year now, we’ve seen Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bring Elphaba and Glinda to their red carpet looks. From their pink and green Oscars gowns and Olympics looks to even paying homage to their Wicked characters at the Met Gala, their outfits were always a perfect fit for this musical, and that is still the case. However, the pop star and her stylist for this press tour, Law Roach, are pulling out new stops. Take a look at her latest outfit:
Now, black is not a color I’d expect the actress who plays Glinda to wear for Wicked: For Good Press. However, it’s actually perfect for this occasion. That’s because it pays homage to The Wizard of Oz.
According to Roach’s caption, Grande is wearing “a little piece of HOLLYWOOD history.” That’s because it was designed by Adrian. He was the head costume designer at MGM from 1928 to 1941. The stylist noted that The Wizard of Oz defined Gilbert Adrian’s career, as he designed pieces that are now legendary in both film and fashion history. Explaining the significance of Adrian and the dress the Glinda actress is wearing, Law Roach wrote:
Gilbert Adrian, also known as ‘Gowns by Adrian,’ was MGM’s Head Costume Designer from 1928 to 1941, but it was the 1939 Technicolor musical The Wizard of Oz that defined his film career. Dorothy’s gingham dress and ruby slippers, Glinda’s exaggerated pink gown, and the endless black train of the Wicked Witch of the West were all Adrian originals, changing movie and fashion history forever.
Roach went on to explain that after Adrian left MGM, he launched his own fashion house.
Now, the stylist and the actress have brought his work back into the spotlight in the most fitting and surprising way.
I write surprising, because black is one of the last colors I expected to see Grande wearing on this press tour. However, this look truly is perfect. It also highlights how creative and brilliant Law Roach is when it comes to method dressing.
As other celebs take on method dressing, Roach is proving with Grande’s looks that he’s a master. Through Zendaya’s tennis-themed Challengers looks, her viral Dune: Part 2 looks and so many more, the stylist has already made that point clear. However, his latest outfits that are curated for Wicked: For Good are further showing just how creative, surprising and meaningful he is when it comes to crafting a perfect set of press tour outfits.
Now, as the November 21 release of Wicked: For Good gets closer and the press tour really gets going, I can’t wait to see what other surprises Ariana Grande and Law Roach have in store. I personally hope it includes many more inspiring looks like this one that fit the bill for this musical and pay homage to The Wizard of Oz’s legendary history.