Gwen Stefani Channels Her Inner Ballerina In A Magical Marchesa Confection
Music icon Gwen Stefani brought some whimsical, twinkling star power to “The Voice” stage Monday night. For the live Season 24 finale, the erstwhile coach glittered in a feathered strapless pale blue Marchesa gown and towering white platform boots reminiscent of a prima ballerina taking her final bow. The fantastical ensemble called to mind beloved ballet heroines and fairy tale princesses—perhaps a subtle nod to Stefani’s hopes for her finalist contestant’s chances at snatching the golden crown.
The nostalgic, romantic configuration felt fitting for an artist who famously gave the world a modern day Cinderella story with 1996’s seminal “Don’t Speak” music video. Once again, Stefani seems en pointe. Crafted from ethereal clouds of blue and fuschia marabou feathers, the full-skirted confection featured a fishnet-trimmed hem that added a touch of Stefani’s signature punk femininity. A diamond-encrusted choker and pile of glittering bracelets upped the opulence factor. The pale pastel palette flattered the platinum-blonde beauty’s alabaster complexion.
Never one to shy away from a splashy shoe, Stefani balanced the fanciful look with a towering set of round-toe patent leather platform boots. Laced to just below the ankle with tonal satin ribbons, the glossy white pair appeared to boast a heel of around 6 inches. Thick lug soles anchored her height, while the sheen of the leather lent a princely vibe.
Leave it to the ageless ska queen to fuse ballerina whimsy with rock n’ roll edge. Swirling somewhere between the Land of Sweets and a Gen Z mosh pit, Stefani’s fashion tightrope walk felt thrilling as always. And with “Voice” victory potentially within reach, she seems poised once again to make all her ’90s girl dreams come true.
