Ariana Grande’s Oscars 2025 Look: A Masterpiece of Modern Elegance.
Ariana Grande always knows how to balance elegance and modernity, and this year’s Oscars look was no exception! She graced the red carpet in a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown in a dreamy rose quartz shade, inspired by Glinda the Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz.
✨ A shimmering pink waterfall, tailored to perfection. ✨ At first glance, I thought the structured corset and sculptural peplum were covered in stretch fabric. But zooming in, I noticed delicate wrinkles along the peplum’s edge—a telltale sign that this is not a stretch material!
And the diagonal folds along the corset? Another clue.
No, this is 100% NOT A STRETCH MATERIAL.
So here’s the real question: Who worked this fabric with such precision to create a sculpted, almost magical silhouette from a completely non-stretch material!? Whoever they are, they are not just a professional—they are a true couture wizard! 🪄 No wonder the dress draws inspiration from The Wizard of Oz!
I’ve seen a similar structured look before—Da’Vine Joy Randolph in Louis Vuitton at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala.
But this Schiaparelli Haute Couture piece is truly in a league of its own.
The craftsmanship is next level—the fabric catches the light beautifully, creating a play of shadows even at the slightest curve.
Let’s break down how this masterpiece was constructed!
Starting with the corset:If you look closely, you’ll see the shadows from the internal boning—a telltale sign of a highly structured inner corset.
To recreate this look, we’d start by drafting a corset pattern with four front seams.
One of the easiest ways to do this? Drape a paper mock-up on a dress form and sketch out the new seam lines.
Next, remove the mock-up from the dress form and carefully cut along the new seam lines. These will become the corset pattern pieces.
To create a seamless fabric cover for the corset, take the pattern pieces and lay them out on a sheet of paper, aligning the seams together.
Now, cut these two fabric pieces, leaving generous seam allowances on all edges.
Place the inner corset onto the dress form, then carefully wrap the outer fabric layer around it—starting with the lower piece, followed by the upper cup piece.
If the fabric doesn’t change color when damp (test this beforehand), it’s best to stretch and shape it while slightly wet. As it dries, the fabric will shrink and mold tightly to the structure.
Easier said than done—this step requires extreme precision!
If the fabric has a sheen, pulling it too tightly or distorting the grain can cause unwanted shifts in color and shine.
Now, let’s analyze the peplum construction.
A structured peplum like this should be developed through mock-up draping.
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A lightweight nylon mesh overlay nylon mesh overlay, reinforced with plastic boning, can support the skirt fabric and maintain its dramatic sculptural effect.
Once the frame is built, we need to create a fabric cover pattern.
This piece should be cut as a full-circle skirt.
To determine the correct dimensions:
✔️ Measure the outer edge of the peplum to find the required outer circumference.
✔️ The inner circumference should match the waist measurement.
Looking at the gown, we can see the peplum has three seams—two at the front and one at the center back. These seams provide extra support and prevent distortion.
The pattern should be divided into three sections.
To ensure the best structure, some trial and error may be needed to determine the optimal grainline placement for each piece.
Once sewn, the peplum cover is placed over the frame, with the edges of the wave-shaped hem tucked neatly underneath.
Now, let’s cut the tulle skirt.
To keep the hemline straight, the top edge of the skirt should be cut in a wave shape.
Using the gathering ratio for tulle, draft the pattern accordingly. The fabric should be cut on the fold.
Carefully distribute the gathers and hand-stitch the skirt to the edge of the peplum.
One last detail: the corset fit.
It appears that the corset structure alone wasn’t enough to achieve a perfectly flush fit along the neckline.
To fix this, extra built-in bra cups were added inside the corset.
Typically, these cups are hand-sewn in place for a seamless and secure fit.
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💕 Now, imagine bringing a piece like this to life in your own designs! 💕
With the right techniques, patterns, and structured sewing methods, it’s absolutely possible to create breathtaking, red-carpet-worthy gowns.
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