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 last weekend, she took the opportunity to showcase a wardrobe that exudes both glamour and a sense of spectacle. The artist wore a vintage magenta dress by Thierry Mugler, from the autumn/winter 1982 collection. With its structured corset and signature bubble skirt, this historic piece echoed the theatrical flair of the original runway show, immortalized by Pat Cleveland.
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But fashion wasn't the only highlight of this episode. Ariana Grande also entertained the audience by performing a parody of Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter. While Carpenter's fans were divided on this comedic performance, the exchange between the two singers on Instagram quickly cleared up any misunderstandings. Ariana, warmly thanking Sabrina Carpenter, demonstrated that a supposed rivalry could give way to genuine camaraderie between artists. A beautiful example of elegance, not only on stage, but also behind the scenes.
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For her SNL appearance, Ariana also shone in a pink tulle dress by Rodarte, directly inspired by her character Glinda in Wicked. The airy ruffles and satin ribbon at the waist evoked fairy tales, while bringing a resolutely haute couture touch. Ariana Grande thus proves, once again, that her influence extends well beyond music, into the realm of fashion, where she handles vintage with disconcerting modernity.
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