Two things of note before we get to the dress: first, as we noted in our last podcast, we broke twenty years of blogging record in our volume of content for December, a month we always considered one of the slowest of the year. Part of that comes down to the state of the movie and television industries post-strike and in the throes of crashing box office and studio consolidation. The stars have to work harder and longer to promote their work now, with endless junket appearances, photo calls, screenings, Q&As and talk show visits. Just look at the fifth season tour for Emily in Paris, which was as grandiose as a summer blockbuster movie tour or holiday Oscar-bait one. It feels like the people most positioned to make bank right now, aside from the CEOs of course, are the publicists and stylists who are seemingly working around the clock to push product. The second thing to note, and maybe it’s just us, but it feels like the conversation around Wicked: For Good just died. It’s a huge hit, of course, but it feels like after a ton of lead-up and a big opening week, no one had anything else to say about it. Anyway, to tie these two thoughts together (maybe), here’s Ariana, serving you the full Glinda.
And what we want to say is, this is tired. Pretty, but done to death. It would be one thing if she only promoted one film in these ballerina ball gowns, but she’s been working this exact same look for years now. Obviously it worked; there’s no real denying that. And we get that Oscar nominations are looming, but honestly, we think an actress in her position is better off ditching the cosplay and showing up in something fresh and young and maybe even a little trendy just to show she’s ready for more work. We also think it’s outrageously over the top to be wearing a custom gown to Late Night with Seth Meyers. Law Roach never knows when to pull back on the throttle.
Style Credits:
Custom Paolo Sebastian Ballerina Pink Ballgown Featuring a Soft Asymmetrical Neckline and Layered Tulle
Styled by Law Roach
[Photo Credit: Lloyd Bishop/NBC, Courtesy of Paolo Sebastian – Video Credit: /YouTube]
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