Ariana Grande knows how to make an impression, whether through her performances or her stylistic choices. Invited for the third time to host Saturday Night Live this past weekend, she took the opportunity to flaunt a wardrobe that exudes both glamor and showmanship. The artist sported a vintage magenta dress by Thierry Mugler, from the fall/winter 1982 collection. With its structured corset and characteristic bubble skirt, this historic outfit echoed the theatrical approach of the original fashion show, immortalized by Pat Cleveland.
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But fashion wasn't the only point of interest during this episode. Ariana Grande also entertained the audience by performing a parody of the song Espresso of Sabrina Carpenter. If Carpenter's fans were divided on this comical performance, the exchange between the two singers on Instagram quickly cleared up any misunderstandings. Ariana, by warmly thanking Sabrina Carpenter, demonstrated that a supposed rivalry could give way to real camaraderie between artists. A fine example of elegance, not only on stage, but also behind the scenes.
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For her appearance on SNL, Ariana also shined in a pink tulle dress from Rodarte, directly inspired by her character Glinda in Wicked. The gauzy ruffles and satin ribbon at the waist were reminiscent of fairy tales, while adding a decidedly haute couture touch. Ariana Grande thus proves, once again, that her influence goes far beyond the framework of music, to extend to that of fashion, where she handles vintage with a disconcerting modernity.
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