After much anticipation, the film adaptation of Wicked is set to premiere later this month. The film’s production was pushed back several times after beginning in late 2022. Obstacles like COVID-related delays followed by the 2023 SAG/AFTRA have made the film’s release even more anticipated for fans and the cast alike.
If you’ve been keeping up with the film’s press tour, then you’d likely think this is another deep dive into the many (and I mean many) times Ariana Grande and her co-star Cynthia Erivo have gotten emotional during their press rounds. You’d be wrong.
Quite frankly, I would probably have sobbed my way through the entire thing because if crying was a sport, I’d win gold. Either way, the dynamic Glinda/Elphaba duo is entitled to tears, so I’m not sure why their (perfectly normal) emotional responses have gone viral, but I digress.
We’re not here to talk about that. What we are here to talk about is Ariana Grande’s looks, particularly the bags she’s been spotted carrying as she bops around from interview to appearance.
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If you’ve been following along on Instagram or otherwise, you’ve probably had a hard time deciphering which looks are Glinda’s and which are Ariana’s. Ariana has definitely tapped into her character IRL, Glind-ifying all of her looks.
Most recently, she wore a custom Thom Browne strapless dress to the movie’s LA premiere. The star looked pretty in pink (naturally) in the gingham dress, which was hand-embroidered with over 50,000 pink crystals and beads. The look was made complete with a wicker version of the brand’s iconic Hector Bag.
Earlier in the week, the songstress tapped back into her off-screen persona for a travel day back stateside ahead of the premiere. Ariana was spotted at Sydney Airport in Australia with a stunning hand-beaded (I’m sensing a theme here) version of Loewe’s fan-favorite Squeeze Bag.
The show-stopping iteration of the Squeeze Bag retails for a cool $11,100, but what’s $11K for a bag when you’re Glinda the Good Witch?
That bag sure doesn’t look like a downpayment on a house…
Although it’s a beautiful bag, it’s hard to be thrilled for a “celebrity”, etc. who most likely has been gifted a bag. Also, she looks as though she’s drowning in her pink shirt and khaki pants!
She looks unwell especially in the dress. I hope she’s not struggling with anorexia. Those are unhealthy images to promote products targeted at youth
I thought exactly the same. She is drowning in massive oversized clothes on her petite frame. She looks unhealthy and unwell.
It’s about as healthy as the judgmentalism you have displayed
Have you never heard of being honest?I am not being judgemental. You are the one deciding you “know ” what is up with her rapid weight loss, and I’m sure you don’t.
First was “LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DIOR” in Taylor Swift’s article and now “No tears were shed” (No tears left to cry).
Love it, Kaitlin!
I’m glad you caught on!! 😉
I’m not used to seeing her dressed like that-lol! She totally changed her style from a few years ago. I love oversized clothing these days but this is too oversized for her small frame. Bag is beautiful but OMG, the price is insane.
I’ve seen the bag in person. It is exquisite. So many tiny beads. I am not surprised it costs that much.
The price is high because it is a luxury bag but it also has a handmade technique with the overlap of beads that makes its value increase. More expensive are any Kelly or Birkin and they are only leather.
what is wrong with her? is she well health-wise?