Every red carpet look from ‘Wicked’ premieres, ranked

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November 22nd can’t come soon enough. If the press cycles for the insanely popular musical turned blockbuster Evil it feels like it’s been going on forever, imagine how Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s stylists feel. For as long as I can remember, the duo (playing Glinda and Elphaba respectively) have dressed the part, meaning witchy and bitchy (respectively again, though these are more interchangeable).

The film has had five official premieres worldwide and an endless number of special screenings and events. Unlike this year’s previous method dresser Zendaya, the star of Dune: Part Two and challengers, Grande and Erivo embark on this sartorial journey together, coordinating outfits every step of the way. To celebrate the end of “Journey through Oz,” we’ve done you all a favor and ranked the duo’s premiere looks — a score calculated together, of course — on a scale of 1 to 5 emeralds. The winner gets a full turn Shiz University.

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The first premiere for Evil set in Sydney, Australia, with a Munchkinland theme – think whimsy, color and charm, something I believe these looks convey. Ariana wears a fitted princess-like Vivienne Westwood dress, while Cynthia wears a structured Louis Vuitton dress. I love that they both wear diamond necklaces to tie their looks together. Something about this just feels so right.

Rating: 4 out of 5 emeralds

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It’s time for school. The next stop for the press tour is Shiz University in Los Angeles. Individually, these looks are top notch, although Ariana’s Thom Browne look hits the academic theme a little harder. This is the smartest ensemble Cynthia wore the whole trip, and while I love the color on her, it’s jarring next to Ariana’s more muted pink. Cynthia’s Louis Vuitton look alone is so fun and unlike the rest of her tour looks.

Assessment: 3.5 out of 5 emeralds

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We are going south to the Enchanted Forest, via Mexico City. Here, Ariana and Cynthia lean more into the magic of the film. Cynthia’s Thom Browne look is the most witchy and, well, evil of her outfits so far. I’m up for it. Meanwhile, Ariana’s pink Versace dress almost looks like it has an inflatable skirt, which is very Glinda-esque. Still, there’s something a little off here, even if it’s just the yellow carpet and the background blending together that it points to.

Assessment: 2.5 out of 5 emeralds

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Naturally, the look for New York’s special showing at MoMA, featuring a recreation of the film’s Ozdust Ballroom, is sleek and glamorous. Again, Cynthia and Ariana wear similar jewels and similarly styled dresses for a cohesive look that matches the venue and theme. Cynthia’s custom Christian Dior Couture dress features a plunging sweetheart neckline and a hoop skirt, while Ariana’s Louis Vuitton dress includes the cute addition of a peplum bottom. Compared to their other looks, though, it’s all a bit on the subdued side.

Assessment: 3 out of 5 emeralds

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Last stop before the film’s official release? Back to London where Evil was filmed. For the finale, the team pulls off the most intricate looks from the entire tour. This is the first time Ariana has worn a color other than pink. Instead, she opts for a butter yellow Ralph Lauren dress and some light-colored sunglasses, an apparent nod to a scene in the Broadway musical, where Glinda wears a similar outfit. Meanwhile, Cynthia wears a divine Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown that nods to Elphaba’s journey in the film and shows beautiful, almost robotic tights underneath all the black tulle.

Assessment: 5 out of 5 emeralds