Halle Bailey took to the stage for Disney Night on “American Idol” on Sunday to perform “Part of Your World” from her upcoming film, the live-action version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Bailey wore a custom Michael Fausto gown. The “Aphrodite Gown,” as Fausto titled it, was oceanic blue and cut in a lustrous Italian silk zibeline.
The silhouette drew inspiration from “The Little Mermaid” scene where Ariel sings “Part of Your World (Reprise)” on the rocks with waves crashing behind her. To call back to that scene, the dress had a scalloped shell draping that cascaded into a trumpet silhouette.
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Fausto worked closely with Disney’s creative team, who crafted a set centered around the mermaid-inspired gown, which was juxtaposed against the “Sleeping Beauty” castle in the background.
Stylist Nichole Good collaborated with Fausto. Good is the stylist behind Bailey’s looks for the ongoing press tour for “The Little Mermaid.”
Bailey has embraced the mermaid-inspired looks throughout the promotion of the film. At the world premiere of the movie in Los Angeles on May 8, the actress wore a strapless mermaid-style metallic sculpted gown with a neckline that mimicked seashells, designed by Valdrin Sahiti.
It’s been a busy year for Bailey. In addition to the promotional tour for her film, she also starred in Gucci’s Horsebit 1955 campaign lensed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Bailey was cast in the advertisements alongside Emmy-winning actress Julia Garner and K-pop star Hanni of NewJeans.
The remaining five finalists on “American Idol” — Colin Stough, Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, Wé Ani and Zachariah Smith — performed a set list of Disney songs, including hits from “The Lion King,” “Cars” and “Frozen II.” After voting, the top three contestants moving on to the finale were Tongi, Danielle and Smith.
The three-hour “American Idol” finale will air on May 21.