Every Time Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked Style Defied Gravity in 2025

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo truly owned the red carpet in 2025, transforming fashion into an extension of their Wicked characters and proving that style can be just as magical as performance.

During awards season, the duo consistently embraced the spirit of Glinda and Elphaba, dazzling audiences with looks that blended storytelling, craftsmanship, and personality. “It’s such a fun piece of the puzzle to be able to extend the story through fashion,” one stylist shared.

Ariana leaned heavily into vintage couture throughout the Wicked press tour, wearing archival Alexander McQueen pieces and designs by Gilbert Adrian—the legendary costume designer behind The Wizard of Oz. Cynthia, meanwhile, embraced bold silhouettes and rich textures, including a custom Prada gown created just days before she wore it, reflecting Elphaba’s strength and evolution.

Their fashion dominance began early in the year at the Golden Globes, where Ariana stunned in archival Givenchy while Cynthia made a powerful statement in sculptural Louis Vuitton. The pair were even named Best Dressed of the Night, underscoring their undeniable fashion synchronicity.

At the Oscars, they remained true to their characters once again: Ariana appeared in blush-pink Schiaparelli, while Cynthia closed the chapter in emerald green Louis Vuitton. “Today felt like the right moment to finish in green,” Cynthia explained, calling the day surreal and deeply special.

Beyond Wicked, 2025 also marked several unforgettable fashion moments. Demi Moore made a triumphant red carpet return after years away from the spotlight, delivering jaw-dropping looks throughout awards season. She claimed Best Actress at the Golden Globes in a metallic Armani gown for her role in The Substance, and later wore a crystal-embroidered Armani design at the Oscars. At the BAFTAs, she continued the shimmer theme in a custom Alexander McQueen halter gown, which she described as resembling stained glass.

Another historic return came from Diana Ross, who shut down the Met Gala carpet 22 years after her last appearance. Wearing a gown from her personal collection, Ross was accompanied by handlers—including her son Evan—to manage her dramatic 18-foot feathered train. Embroidered beneath it were the names of her children and eight grandchildren, making the look both epic and deeply personal.

This year’s Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, put menswear firmly in the spotlight. Zendaya turned heads in all-white Louis Vuitton, while Sabrina Carpenter made waves in a daring pantless suit. Rihanna stole the night by debuting her pregnancy in Marc Jacobs, joking that she was relieved she no longer had to “suck her stomach in.” Her partner, A$AP Rocky, wore a look from his own label, while fellow co-chairs Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and Colman Domingo each added their own interpretation of the theme.

Finally, fashion fans had even more reason to celebrate as filming officially began for The Devil Wears Prada sequel in New York City. Anne Hathaway returned as Andrea “Andy” Sachs in full fashion force, while Meryl Streep was spotted filming scenes as Miranda Priestly in a dramatic red ball gown reminiscent of the Met Gala. Emily Blunt also reprised her role as Emily Charlton, complete with her character’s signature red hair.

Cameos from Lady Gaga, Sydney Sweeney, Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, and Ashley Graham added to the excitement. Though details remain tightly under wraps, Graham teased her involvement by revealing just one compliment from Streep: “She told me I have amazing posture—and that’s all that matters.”

From cinematic fashion storytelling to iconic red carpet returns, 2025 proved that style—much like Wicked—can truly defy gravity.