Ariana Grande has brought her Eternal Sunshine tour to London for an ambitious 10-day residency. Since she’s always loved this city, she naturally brought her rekindled flame, Ricky Álvarez, along to enjoy the last bit of British summer.
Temperatures have dropped quite a bit in the UK, so Ari and Ricky dressed warmly and comfortably. Grande chose an off-white, oversized fuzzy cardigan from Amomento, paired with straight-leg blue jeans, white Sandy Liang patent ballet flats, and red socks. For accessories, she wore round Loewe sunglasses and Irene Neuwirth gumball stud earrings. Her light brown hair was slicked back into a braided bun, topped with a pale pink Alice headband. Álvarez, keeping a protective arm around Grande as they walked, wore a dark blue denim trucker jacket, baggy beige pants, white lace-up shoes, and a navy knit beanie—yes, it really got that cold in London. The couple was spotted grabbing coffees at Present & Correct and browsing at IDEA Books in Soho.
While they haven’t quite nailed matching couple style yet, they’ve shown their commitment this time around with matching tattoos. During one of her first London shows, Grande debuted the script “I do love you” on her collarbone, matching one that Álvarez has inked in a similar spot.
There had been months of speculation that Grande and Álvarez had gotten back together, with Grande playfully hinting at their relationship. Álvarez was a backup dancer on her Honeymoon tour and dated Grande from 2015 to 2016. He’s mentioned—alongside her exes Big Sean, Mac Miller, and Pete Davidson—in her 2019 hit “thank u, next”: “wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh.” Rumors of a reunion started in June when Álvarez was spotted at Grande’s birthday concert in Austin, Texas. They were seen holding hands in New York City, and later began publicly commenting on each other’s social media posts. During a Brooklyn performance, Grande changed the lyrics to “thank u, next”: “Wrote some songs about Ricky, we always find our way back.”
Grande and Álvarez made it Instagram official last week with a photo dump featuring several mirror selfies of them embracing.
With Eternal Sunshine shows running through early September, expect to see more of Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez exploring London: maybe a West End show? Dinner with Cynthia? This hard launch is far from over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about the reported Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez London launch written in a natural curious tone
Frequently Asked Questions Ariana Grande Ricky Álvarez in London
1 Wait who is Ricky Álvarez I only know Ariana Grande
Ricky Álvarez is a highprofile creative director and stylist known for his bold avantgarde visual concepts Hes worked with major pop stars on album art and tour visuals This launch seems to be a collaboration between Arianas star power and his creative direction
2 What exactly are they launching in London Is it a new album
Based on the buzz its not a traditional album It looks like theyre launching a joint fashion and lifestyle capsule collectionthink limitededition streetwear accessories and maybe some home goodsthat blends Arianas sweet aesthetic with Rickys edgy bold designs Its a brand launch not a music drop
3 Why London Why not LA or New York
London is a massive hub for fashion and pop culture Its often seen as more experimental than LA Launching there first gives the collection an international highfashion credibility that a USonly launch might not get It also taps into the UKs huge Ariana fanbase
4 Is this the bolder look Ariana has been teasing on social media
Exactly This launch is reportedly the physical manifestation of that bolder era Instead of the pastel highglamour looks shes known for the collection leans into sharper silhouettes darker tones and more provocative graphicsa direct result of Rickys influence
5 What kind of price range are we talking about Is it affordable
Given the bolder and limitededition labels expect midtohighend pricing Think designer streetwear pricesa tshirt might be 80120 and a jacket could be 300 Its not fast fashion but its probably not luxury couture either Its positioned as premium collectible merch
6 How can I actually get my hands on it if Im not in London
The launch event is exclusive in London but the collection is expected to drop online immediately after Sign
