Beyoncé and Ariana Grande Inspired Broadway's "Six" Costumes
How Ariana Grande and Beyoncé Inspired Costumes For New Broadway Show "Six"
As if Netflix's "Bridgerton" wasn't already an indicator of the regencycore influence on fashion, the trend has now found its way to Broadway. Since the release of British musical comedy "Six," based in 15th century England, the show has become a global sensation in its own right, and we assume the elaborate costumes have something to do with the widespread appreciation for the show. A modern re-telling of the lives of six of Henry VIII's wives in the form of a pop concert, the play centres on each queen who sings their story in a unique look.
Costume designer Gabriella Slade has managed to marry the worlds of pop and Tudor to create the costumes for "Six." Slade, who's a master of opulent costumes, sourced inspiration from the Victoria and Albert Museum and Hampton Court Palace in London, plus Met Gala-highlighted designs from Alexander McQueen.
The queens channel some of the world's biggest names in pop culture. For Catherine of Aragon, who was a more traditional queen, Slade started with a Tudor-cut piece with a bodice and square neckline that fell in line with the era of that time. "There are a lot of Spanish influences in her dress too," Slade told Variety. "If you look at the aesthetic of Beyoncé, you'll see there are a lot of black and gold fashion pieces," she said, in reference to Catherine's celebrity style connection.
Meanwhile, Katherine has a pink-and-purple look, channelling a modern day Ariana Grande, who memorably wears a pink miniskirt in her "No Tears Left to Cry" video.
Catherine Parr's mature and modest look is highly influenced by R&B singer Alicia Keys: "She had leggings, but we also gave her big shoulders which, for me, made it a powerful silhouette for her," Slade explained.
As if influence from pop culture's biggest stars wasn't grand enough, Slade opted to have each character's shoes custom-made with Swarovski crystals. Judging from her breakthrough work for "Six," Slade's clearly a costumer to watch for, and we anticipate she'll take the industry by storm following her Broadway recognition.
Ahead, find some of the behind-the-scenes details she shared on Instagram.
