Cynthia Erivo has been nominated for tons of awards and she’s been in tons of awards seasons. But it feels like this is the first time where she’s really gotten this kind of attention, this kind of hype, and she’s been in the center of a major hit movie? What’s nice about that is Cynthia has really met the moment. I’ve said this before, but I expected Wicked’s promotion and awards season to be messy, because both Cynthia and Ariana had reputations for being a bit prickly or not very easy-going. But they’ve both surprised me so much. Cynthia has been full of grace, good humor and professionalism, as has Ariana. Anyway, Cynthia wore Armani to the Critics Choice Awards – while she didn’t win, she looked great and I loved seeing her in a sleek look like this.
Meanwhile, Ariana Grande went for a completely bonkers Dior look at the CCAs. It’s wicker basket couture, y’all. It’s terrible but also really funny. I hope she had fun.
Speaking of weird structural garments – which are on-trend currently – Hannah Einbinder wore this custom Louis Vuitton. SO BAD.
Rachel Brosnahan in custom Miu Miu. Like… I did NOT know Lois Lane had all of that going on. Very sexy look.
Natasha Lyonne wore Saint Laurent. I love her, she’s so funny.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red.
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Ariana Grande Butera wearing a Dior dress and Jimmy Choo shoes arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961241731, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Ariana Grande Butera, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Ariana Grande Butera wearing a Dior dress and Jimmy Choo shoes arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961242047, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Ariana Grande Butera, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Hannah Einbinder wearing custom Louis Vuitton arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961243767, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Hannah Einbinder, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Cynthia Erivo wearing a Giorgio Armani Prive gown arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961244963, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Cynthia Erivo, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Cynthia Erivo wearing a Giorgio Armani Prive gown arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961245004, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Cynthia Erivo, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Cynthia Erivo wearing a Giorgio Armani Prive gown arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961245103, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Cynthia Erivo, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Natasha Lyonne arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961250053, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Natasha Lyonne, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 07: Rachel Brosnahan arrives at the 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 961251197, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Rachel Brosnahan, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
The fabric is gathering and pulling in all the wrong places. Custom or cheaply made?
Cynthia- I need my arms to look like hers.
that green hatbox thing is so fugly. I guess she didn’t need to worry about a few extra pounds, though. it hides a multitude of sins.
So how does one sit down in their seat wearing the basket dress
Why does Natasha always look like she’s being held up by her armpits by string.
excellent analogy — I have been trying to figure out what is up with that pose — it’s like trying to give pouty/sexy and also trying to not be seen at all.
I LOVE the Louis Vuitton — I love the color, the matching shoes and the tailoring is ON POINT! In a world of black dresses, cut outs or spilling boobs — I’ll take that look every day.
many of these women look so bony to me
Hannah Einbinder looks like one of the Disney characters living in the Beast’s castle dancing to Be Our Guest. But it’s a nice color on her!
I can’t get past Cynthia’s Johnny Sissorhands nails.
Same here. I would love to see them shorter in a deep blood red or something really deep and edgy (think Vamp by Chanel).
There is something about the way that Ariana Grande poses. She always looks like she’s afraid. Afraid that someone is going to yell at her, or like she’s just a twee little girl hoping the bully doesn’t get mad at her. Y’know!?
She doesn’t project confidence to me at all, and the NEVER-ENDING beige or pale pink dresses do. not. help. She looks washed out and like she doesn’t want to take up too much space. Ugh.
I find your comment so interesting..I think she has undertaken a complete personality and look purposely…She seemed more confident in recent years singing on stage with that long brown ponytail, dark eyebrows, sassy clothes and attitude. Even on her Disney show she seemed more confident. She was bold then..This new persona has developed since her stage career..Shes a ‘New York broadway singing star’ now-not a ‘pop singer’ kinda thing? or maybe developed in her trauma since the Manchester tragedy? She is a very talented and beautiful girl but it is so strange the seemingly drastic changes…but heck people can reinvent themselves if they want-its all good.
Ariana’s dress puts me in mind of one of the French centuries, Louis IV or some such. Are those tattoos all over her hands real or is that makeup? I’m surprised someone in entertainment would do tha
Her tattoos are real.
All the sleek black dresses are lovely. The other two are just lol no. You would really have to be model-ish/fashion girly to pull those off.
I kind of like the structural dresses. They’re sort of whacky but it’s a nice change from some of the other gowns that kind of blend together for me. Re: Ariana, I don’t think I would have done black pumps with the beige though.
Who in heaven’s name decided it’s a good time to bring back the farthingale?
I mean, really? Dresses you can’t sit down in, that seem specifically designed to make it easier to use a chamber pot?
No, people, please — just no.