Cynthia Erivo is a force of nature: on stage and on the runway of life. The Wicked star, whose queer identity became public in 2022, channels confidence, artistry, and advocacy in her November Harper’s Bazaar cover story. With looks that are as striking as her message, Erivo proves that fashion and self-expression can go hand-in-hand with empowerment.
Androgynous Glamour on Full Display
“I love a heel, I love a nail, I love a jaw, I love a bald head, I love a good outfit,” Erivo tells Harper’s Bazaar. And the photoshoot delivers. From sharply tailored suits to romantic, flowing ensembles, she moves seamlessly between looks that defy expectations. Long nails, bold silhouettes, and playful accessories punctuate each frame, blending theatricality with intimacy. Each outfit feels like a love letter to individuality, inviting readers to celebrate their own style without restraint.
Her androgynous aesthetic, romantic yet sharp, dramatic yet personal. mirrors her commitment to showing up authentically. Tattoos peek from unexpected places, and statement pieces frame her figure with elegance and confidence. Fashion, for Erivo, is an extension of voice, a way to inhabit her identity boldly and joyfully.
Lifting Up the Queer Community
Erivo’s advocacy is central to her current work. Inspired by her GLAAD Awards speech honoring queer individuals, she’s releasing Simply More on November 18, 2025. “In their quiet solitude, that’s still a measure of rebellion and still deserves a little light,” she says, reflecting on those still exploring or shielding their identity. “Those of us who are in the light, who are walking around with our lanterns shining bright, should just change the direction of the lanterns and shine it back on people who don’t know where their path is yet.”
She also speaks to the daily challenges faced by non-binary and gender-diverse people. “Teaching people on a daily basis how to address you, and dealing with the frustration of reteaching people a word that has been in the human vocabulary since the dawn of time: they/them,” she said at GLAAD. For Erivo, fashion, pronouns, and self-expression are all acts of visibility, and celebration.
Fashion as Voice
Erivo’s Harper’s Bazaar spread isn’t just a photoshoot, it’s a statement. Each outfit, each pose, radiates confidence and joy, blending glamour with advocacy. Through style and storytelling, she models what it means to live authentically and embrace individuality.
With Simply More and her radiant looks in Bazaar, Cynthia Erivo continues to uplift the queer community, one dazzling ensemble and one empowering word at a time.
