Looking beautiful and all-grown-up, the daughter of iconic performers Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z Carter was spotted at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wicked,” on November 9. Drawing inspiration from the signature color of one of the main characters in the film, Blue Ivy Carter donned a pink gown that not everyone felt was age-appropriate.
Dubbed the “Persephone” online, the 12-year-old’s “rose shadow strapless corset maxi dress” is designed by London-based fashion company House of CB.
The $280.88 (£219) ankle-length garment is inspired by the Grecian Goddess of the Underworld and is made from luxe satin and stretch-crepe fabric. “Persephone” also comes in various colors, such as black and white.
Standout features of the gown include its sculpted and fitted bodice, peaked neckline, and draped detailing. The lower half of the garment showcases a wrap-around silky skirt that begins at the hips and elongates toward the floor, “creating a silhouette that’s nothing short of ethereal.” The column gown is also easy to slip on and off, with its barely visible zip sewn into the back of the dress.
Completing her elegant look, Blue Ivy paired the garment with eye-catching metallic, heeled sandals, and accessorized with gold jewelry, that included layered necklaces and a few bracelets. She also carried a pink bag and left her dark-colored goddess braids hanging loosely over one shoulder and down her back.
While there are limited online photos of Blue Ivy, being that she, reportedly, did not pose for pictures at the event, an image shared by Fashion Bomb Daily prompted a wave of comments from netizens.
Many felt that the young performer, who was born in January 2012 in New York via a scheduled C-section, looked too mature for her age. “Too much for 12,” opined an Instagrammer, while another echoed, “This dress is not for kids.”
“She’s only 12😮 not a strapless dress and makeup no no no,” chastised someone else. Adding to the disapproval, a spectator observed, “she [sic] looks 20.”
Meanwhile, a netizen who complimented the dress but still found it to be too much for Blue Ivy stated, “It’s cute but not age appropriate for a 12 year old [sic].”
“She looks so grown up, wasn’t she just born like yesterday? 🔥🔥❤️,” marveled another user. Bringing Blue Ivy’s famous mother, Beyoncé, into the mix, a user on X penned, “She looks older than Beyonce already.” However, a fan gushed, “Omg she’s so tall and pretty. Just like her mother 😍😍.”
Additional praise followed, with another admirer swooning, “She’s Looking so pretty in pink outfit [sic].” “She is looking stunning 🤩,” complimented a fellow fan.
Joining Blue Ivy at the glamorous “Wicked” premiere were an array of other celebrities. Co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play main characters Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, shined bright at the event in their gorgeous ensembles.
The “7 Rings” artist looked pretty in a pink checkered-print gown, a light shawl that was joined by a button at the front of her neck, and sparkly silver heels. She accessorized with a matching hairbow that sat on one side of her bun, checkered gloves, and pearl earrings.
Meanwhile, the “Harriet” actress stunned in a striking green latex dress that featured cutouts by her midriff and the sides of her body. She paired the chic avant-garde garment with a floor-length fringe wrap that sat on her arms and enveloped her dress. Cynthia also elevated her ensemble with stunning silver jewelry.
The original Glinda and Elphaba, a.k.a. famous actresses Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, were also at the premiere, looking beautiful in their gold and black gowns, respectively.
Other Hollywood stars in attendance included “Wicked” stars Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh.
“Wicked” tells the story of a friendship shared between Elphaba, who is misunderstood because of her green-colored skin, and Glinda, who is a popular girl.
The duo, who become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz, end up facing a crossroads after encountering the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, who is played by Jeff. According to reports, “Wicked” is set to release on November 22.
