A vintage masterpiece reimagines Old Hollywood for the “Wicked: For Good” premiere.
Ariana Grande just delivered her most enchanting fashion moment yet.
At the U.K. premiere of Wicked: For Good, the singer-turned-actress paid a breathtaking tribute to cinematic history—stepping onto the green carpet in an original gown designed in 1952 by The Wizard of Oz costume legend, Gilbert Adrian.
Styled by the ever-iconic Law Roach, Grande embodied pure vintage elegance. The strapless black gown featured playful polka dots, a sculpted bustle cascading down one side, and a delicate sheer puff sleeve that balanced nostalgia with modern glamour. What made it truly magical, however, was its origin—an authentic creation from Hollywood’s Golden Age, once dreamt up by the man who shaped Dorothy’s timeless look.
The rare archival piece was sourced by Rita Watnick of Lily et Cie, a Los Angeles boutique celebrated for curating museum-level couture. Each seam whispered history, and under Grande’s spotlight, the design found new life on a global stage.
Over the past week, Grande has been weaving a narrative of fashion and fantasy throughout her Wicked press tour—donning a soft-pink Robert Wun gown with opera gloves, and a ‘50s-inspired Lilli Diamond floral set from Timeless Vixen. But this London premiere look felt like the grand finale: a reverent nod to the past, and a statement that timeless art never fades.
On Instagram, Roach shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the gown’s journey, teasing a forthcoming short film from his School of Style project celebrating Gilbert Adrian’s lasting influence on costume design.
With this ensemble, Ariana didn’t just attend a premiere—she revived a piece of film history, proving that in the world of Wicked, fashion too can be eternal.
