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Dua Lipa’s Best Red Carpet Moments, From Future Nostalgia to Barbie

by Matthew Velasco
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Dua Lipa attends the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in...
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Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, Dua Lipa has proven herself to be a major style force. After two albums, a growing media empire with her newsletter brand Service95, and a recent a foray into acting with appearances in Argylle and Barbie (her song “Dance the Night,” which appeared on the film’s official soundtrack, was also a major global hit), Dua has managed to carve out a pretty solid career. Along the way (and with some help from her longtime stylist Lorenzo Posocco) the star has developed a stellar wardrobe both on and off the red carpet.

While she’s always had a soft spot for Versace (and even co-designed a capsule collection with the Italian brand) she’s also worn pieces by Vivienne Westwood, Celine, Giambattista Valli, as well as independent designers Dion Lee and Maximillian Davis. And at the 2023 Met Gala, where she was of the night’s official co-hosts, she proved that she’s not afraid to tap into archives when she wore a Chanel couture gown previously modeled by Claudia Schiffer. Below, take a look back at Dua Lipa’s best red carpet moments, from sultry Versace to statement-making Celine.

2024: Met Gala

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In retro-inspired Marc Jacobs, Dua keyed in on the 2024 Met Gala theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.”

2024: Time100

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With the perfect satin bow, Dua brought the coquette trend to the red carpet with this Chanel outfit.

2024: BRIT Awards

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The pop sensation locked and loaded at the 2024 Brits, in the fully leather Versace moment.

2024: BAFTA Awards

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She may have been in London, but the singer went for full-on Hollywood in this Valentino gown at the 2024 BAFTA Awards.

2024: Grammy Awards

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For the 2024 Grammy Awards, Dua donned this experimental Courrèges look that featured Joan of Arc-level hip cut-outs.

2024: Argylle Premiere

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Dua matched this sparkly Gucci dress with teased out, ‘80s hair for the premiere of Argylle.

2024: Critics Choice Awards

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This custom Prada look, which she paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, perfectly matched Dua’s chic chignon.

2024: Golden Globe Awards

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For the Golden Globes, Lipa went with a Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress with diamond encrusted “bones” based on the house’s legendary “skeleton dress.”

2023: THR Women In Entertainment Gala

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Draped in a chic column gown from Tom Ford, Dua mingled with Adele at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women In Entertainment event.

2023: Academy Museum Gala

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The singer flashed some skin, plus her bra and underwear, in this lace Chanel look for the 2023 Academy Museum Gala.

2023: Variety Power Of Women

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Dua’s understated Vivienne Westwood couture moment at the Variety Power Of Women event was a far cry from her bold Barbie styles—but boy, did she make a statement.

2023: Barbie Premiere

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The pop sensation chose a floral chainmail dress (from her collaboration with Versace) to attend the European premiere of Barbie.

2023: Cannes Film Festival

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Dua unveiled a new hairstyle (and boyfriend) at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in this cut-out Celine dress.

2023: Met Gala

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The star paired a 100-carat Tiffany & Co. necklace valued at over $10 million with an archival Chanel bridal gown (the same piece that Claudia Schiffer modeled for the brand’s fall/winter 1992 couture collection) for the 2023 Met Gala.

2022: GCDS Show

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Attending the GCDS show in Milan, the London-native wore a completely sheer black dress with exposed undergarments.

2022: Grammy Awards

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Dua or Donatella? For the 2022 Grammy Awards, the singer channeled the famous fashion designer in this sultry gold and black look.

2021: The Fashion Awards

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Dua looked decidedly understated in this strapless Maximillian Davis dress for the 2021 Fashion Awards.

2021: Versace Show

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Dua chose one of her now signature sheer looks, this one from Versace’s collaboration with Fendi, to attend the pair’s runway show in 2021.

2021: BRIT Awards

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Naturally, Dua wore a Vivienne Westwood corseted mini dress, towering heels, and sheer stockings for the 2021 BRIT Awards.

2021: Grammy Awards

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Dua’s obsession with sheer perhaps began at the 2021 Grammy Awards when she wore a show-stopping Versace look complete with a transparent skirt, cut-outs, and a butterfly-shaped bodice.

2020: Grammy Awards

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Dua looked angelic at the 2020 Grammy Awards in this ivory skirt and draped corset by Alexander Wang.

2020: American Music Awards

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Switching up her usual gowns for a mini silhouette, Dua wore a sea-inspired number by Versace for the 2020 American Music Awards.

2019: Grammy Awards

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Versace was again the look of choice for Dua when she turned up to the 2019 Grammy Awards in this silver strapless gown complete with a sizable train.

2019: American Music Awards

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The star chose a hot pink Miu Miu dress and a blinding Bulgari necklace to attend the 2019 American Music Awards.

2019: Met Gala

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Dua certainly did not disappoint for her first Met Gala when she showed up in a statement Versace look for the event’s 2019 edition.

2019: MTV Europe Music Awards

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Departing from her usual sequins, Dua added a bit of edge to her Dion Lee look with a cinched harness for the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards.

2019: Mnet Asian Music Awards

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Dua packed on the sparkle for the Asian Music Awards in this slinky Versace mini dress.

2018: American Music Awards

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For the 2018 American Music Awards, Dua opted for a white tiered gown from Gi­ambat­tista Val­li.

2018: BRIT Awards

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Dua made a statement at the 2018 BRIT Awards in a pale pink Giambattista Valli gown.

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