If you’ve been patiently waiting for Ariana Grande to hit the Oscars red carpet and give us another Glinda-coded fashion moment, well, bestie, she delivered.
And by delivered, we mean she shut the whole thing down. The 2025 Academy Awards red carpet saw Ariana in a custom Schiaparelli gown, complete with a dramatic peplum that bloomed into a dreamy, sheer skirt.
Think high fashion, think couture drama, think absolute serve. This was the kind of fashion magic we live for, and Ariana knew exactly how to make it unforgettable.
A Schiaparelli Moment for the History Books
Embed from Getty ImagesAriana knows her way around a show-stopping look, but this? This was next-level.
The strapless bodice cinched her in just right, while the sculptural peplum gave us the kind of exaggerated silhouette Schiaparelli dreams are made of.
And then came the skirt—a whispery, cloud-like cascade of soft fabric that looked straight out of a fairytale (or, you know, a certain magical Broadway adaptation hitting theaters soon).
She kept the accessories minimal, letting the dress speak for itself.
Her signature pony was swapped for a sleek, pulled-back ‘do, and the soft glam makeup? Chef’s kiss. It was giving modern-day Hollywood royalty, but with that signature Ariana touch.
The delicate earrings and subtle shimmer on her lids tied everything together, making her look ethereal.
The Oscars and an Emotional Ariana Moment
Embed from Getty ImagesLet’s not forget that this wasn’t just a fashion moment—it was a huge night for Ariana, who snagged her first Oscar nomination for Wicked.
Her emotional Instagram post after the news dropped was pure heart, thanking everyone from the Academy to her Wicked co-stars (and even giving tiny Ari a shoutout for studying Judy Garland back in the day).
Between the Schiaparelli slay and her Oscar nom, Ariana Grande just cemented her status as an awards season icon. And honestly? We’re just lucky to witness it in real time.
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