As Elphaba’s ‘Sex Cardigan’ From Wicked: For Good Goes Viral, I Appreciate Cynthia Erivo’s Thoughtful Take On Its Purpose

The costumes, hair, and makeup in Wicked were incredibly detailed – Glinda’s bubble dress alone took 225 hours to create, and Cynthia Erivo spent two hours getting her face painted green without relying on special effects. But since Wicked: For Good came out, fans are especially fascinated by one piece: Elphaba’s “sex cardigan.” Erivo recently explained the thought behind the design and what it was meant to convey.








