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Dua Lipa perfects daring underwear dressing in lace slip dress

Dua Lipa perfects daring underwear dressing in lace slip dress

Dua Lipa added a dose of disco ball charm to her sartorial agenda as she slipped into a daring metallic number. To celebrate her Dua by Augustinus Bader pop up in New York City, the singer embraced the underwear-as-outerwear trend in a shiny silver negligee dress. The garment featured delicate spaghetti straps with a plunging neckline and figure-hugging silhouette. The metallic look was adorned with intricate black lace embroidery on the bodice and hemline, with Dua opting to go sans bra underneath. The maxi dress was styled with black leather boots and a chunky gold statement necklace. Negligees, often sheer or silky interpretations of women’s night gowns or slip dresses, have become the go-to staple for dinner dates by today’s It-girls. © InstagramDua Lipa wore a metallic slip dress Dua’s luscious raven locks were slicked back out of her face in a sleek, straight style while her makeup oozed soft glam, courtesy of a subtle silver eye and a nude lip. “Had to bring my Dua by AB pop up to NYC!!!! @duabyab Open from …

‘It’s not about sex but empowerment’: why I picked a ‘naked’ frock as dress of the year

‘It’s not about sex but empowerment’: why I picked a ‘naked’ frock as dress of the year

One morning in February this year, I opened my laptop to find an email with an all-caps subject line: TOP SECRET. Being a fashion editor can be exciting but state secrets are not generally my beat, so I was intrigued. Sure enough, it was a thrill: an invitation from the Fashion Museum Bath to choose their Dress of the Year for 2025. What an honour. Dress of the Year began in 1963, the brainchild of the museum’s founder Doris Langley Moore, as a way of keeping a static collection perpetually current. Each year a fashion expert picks an outfit or outfits that capture the year just gone, and these become part of the permanent collection. There is a Mary Quant dress and a Katharine Hamnett slogan T-shirt, Ossie Clark chiffon and Ralph Lauren pinstripes. There is sublime beauty from the catwalks of Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel and John Galliano, and pieces of cultural history: McQueen’s bumsters, Jennifer Lopez’s internet-breaking green Versace Grammy dress, Dior’s “We Should All Be Feminists” slogan, Naomi Campbell’s pandemic hazmat …

Dakota Johnson sizzles in bedazzled dress with daring new look

Dakota Johnson sizzles in bedazzled dress with daring new look

As a longtime muse of the house, Dakota Johnson’s role as the Global Ambassador for Valentino Beauty and the face of their new Vendetta fragrance is rightfully earned.  The actress graced London’s Vinyl Factory in Soho on September 24 to celebrate the launch of the brand’s new Vendetta fragrances. For the occasion, Dakota slipped into an embellished gown that may be one of her most striking looks to date.  The orange dress featured a flowing silhouette, a boat neckline with three-quarter length sleeves, and a maxi length skirt. The gown was adorned with intricate silver and purple sequin embellishments that bedazzled the zig-zag embroidery crafted onto the garment. Dakota styled the scene-stealing dress with open-toe heels and dainty jewelry.  © Getty Images for ValentinoDakota Johnson attended The Vendetta Motel Valentino Beauty Vendetta Fragrance launch party at The Vinyl Factory Dakota’s brunette locks were styled into soft waves framed by full bangs while her makeup oozed soft glam, courtesy of a bronze eye and a glossy nude lip. The actress was joined at the event by …

Heidi Klum leads star-studded Vogue World arrivals in Milan with daring sheer dress — best photos

Heidi Klum leads star-studded Vogue World arrivals in Milan with daring sheer dress — best photos

Milan Fashion Week kicked things off for the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2027 season with the annual Vogue World. The publication’s newest iteration of the annual night of fashion and culture celebrates a merge of art and technology this year with Vogue World: Milano. The publication describes it as an exploration of “the importance of artisans and the human touch in the age of technology,” following on from a star-studded show in 2025 that even included runway debuts for the likes of Nicole Kidman. You may also like Milan Fashion Week SS27: Best dressed guests and street style stars From Jennifer Lopez (who made her own catwalk debut a few short hours later) to Hunter Schafer, catch the leading A-list arrivals for this year’s fashion extravaganza below… © Getty Images Naomi Campbell © Getty Images Pamela Anderson © Getty Images Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson © Getty Images Monica Bellucci © Getty Images Heidi Klum © Getty Images Jordyn Woods © Getty Images Jennifer Lopez © Getty Images Ciara © Getty Images Hunter Schafer​ Source link

Carrie Johnson’s dazzling gold mini dress steals the show on girls’ weekend

Carrie Johnson’s dazzling gold mini dress steals the show on girls’ weekend

Carrie Johnson brought a touch of glamour to a girls’ weekend in Paris, showing off her toned legs in a shimmering gold mini dress as she posed with three friends. The 38-year-old looked delighted in the photographs shared on Instagram, laughing with the group as they dressed up for an evening out in the French capital. The wife of Boris’ metallic dress featured a high, ruffled neckline, puffed shoulders and fluted cuffs, with a fitted waist and short hemline. Carrie completed the look with gold strappy heels and small hoop earrings, sweeping her hair into a relaxed ponytail. The photographs captured the friends with their arms around one another, smiling and throwing their hands into the air before heading out. Carrie Johnson’s glamorous Paris wardrobe Carrie’s gold dress was the standout evening look in a weekend that also included drinks overlooking the Paris rooftops. For their daytime outing, she swapped metallics for a brown collared knit with contrasting pale-blue and yellow details, accessorising with dark sunglasses and a heart-shaped pendant. The group posed together on …

8 Ways to Freak a Black-Tie Dress Code, According to the Best-Dressed Men in Venice

8 Ways to Freak a Black-Tie Dress Code, According to the Best-Dressed Men in Venice

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival kicked off last week and hosted some of the most-anticipated premieres of the season over the weekend. In one of the tightest, most stacked slates in recent memory, these included Ink, Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch biopic, Primetime, Robert Pattinson’s much-anticipated Chris Hanson movie, and Martin McDonagh’s latest joint, Wild Horse One, starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell. We’ll have to wait a bit to get eyes on them, but in the meantime there was plenty of action on the red carpet, where a colorful cast of characters, from George Clooney to Noel and Liam Gallagher, absolutely crushed the black-tie dress code. If you have a black-tie event in your future, consider this a primer on eight unconventional ways to do it right. John Malkovich Among the weekend’s best surprises was John Malkovich, rocking a string of elite-tier fits, the biggest of which was a Dior ensemble featuring a wide peak-lapel suit over an Elizabethan-style shirt with a ruffled collar. There was also a Bode getup including a shawl-collar dinner …

Dua Lipa exposes lace bra in ultimate naked dress with feathers

Dua Lipa exposes lace bra in ultimate naked dress with feathers

Dua Lipa just proved that she remains the undisputed queen of chic, sheer dressing. The singer took to Instagram on September 8 to show off her sultry vacation look that put a feather spin of the naked dress trend. The 31-year-old posed in her hotel room in a black sheer dress that was adorned with stylish ruched detailing. The sleeveless garment, which featured a high neckline, was layered over a lace bra and simple black brief. Dua added a feathered boa round her neck for a playful twist. The star’s luscious locks were styled into long, mermaid waves while her makeup was left natural and radiant, courtesy of a rosy cheek and a berry-hued lip. “Everyone left the city for Labour Day… so naturally I observed the holiday too,” penned Dua in the caption. © InstagramDua Lipa wore a sheer black dress The scene-stealing look is part of the larger underwear-as-outerwear trend that continues to blur the line between lingerie and evening wear. At its core, the naked dress trend is defined by its barely-there …

How to Dress for an Engagement Party in 2026

How to Dress for an Engagement Party in 2026

Welcome to The Invitation, a new GQ column where we help you get suited up for any hyper-specific situation you might find on your calendar. Everyone you know is dropping to one knee, which means your calendar is filled with endless celebrations requiring you to parse unspoken dress codes. Sure, the sartorial stakes aren’t as high as for an actual wedding—but here are three outfits that are guaranteed to make you best (dressed) man at any prenuptial party. The Invite Your close pal’s celebration in the back room of downtown’s buzziest new restaurant. You’re the best man, which means you’re in charge of the bar crawl once Grandma rolls out. The Look Jacket, $3,500, by Emporio Armani. Shirt, $750, by Factor’s. Pants, $850, by Acne Studios. Shoes, $765, by Carmina. Scarf, $520, by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Ring, $3,400, by Starling. Nothing says “loosen up, everyone” like a full-tilt ’70s-rocker rig. We’re talking a louche leather jacket (belted, not moto) and dark trousers with a bit of break where the fabric hits your footwear—or …

Nicole Kidman, 59, is breathtaking in naked lace dress at Practical Magic 2 event

Nicole Kidman, 59, is breathtaking in naked lace dress at Practical Magic 2 event

Nicole Kidman looked breathtaking as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Monday for a special celebration of Practical Magic 2, almost three decades after she first bewitched audiences as Gillian Owens. The 59-year-old actress embraced the film’s gothic aesthetic in a daring sheer black lace dress at Directors Village on August 31, where she reunited with her onscreen sister Sandra Bullock. Nicole’s floor-length gown featured an intricately embroidered lace bodice over a nude underlay, a plunging neckline and a dramatically sheer skirt with a thigh-high split. She completed the romantic look with a coordinating black lace choker and pointed lace heels, while her long blonde hair was styled in voluminous, tousled waves. © AFP via Getty ImagesNicole Kidman attends the US premiere of “Practical Magic 2” The Oscar winner posed alongside Sandra, 62, who provided a striking contrast in a fitted black velvet gown featuring a crisp white high-neck collar and cuffs. Nicole was also joined by the next generation of the Owens family, with Joey King and Maisie Williams posing alongside her ahead of …

Pippa Middleton’s response to ’embarrassing’ global bridesmaid dress attention

Pippa Middleton’s response to ’embarrassing’ global bridesmaid dress attention

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ 2011 wedding captured the attention of the world. While the bride dazzled onlookers in a gorgeous dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, her sister and maid of honour Pippa Middleton‘s appearance prompted much chatter on the day.  Pippa was on bridesmaid duty for her big sister’s milestone moment, tasked with carrying Kate’s sweeping 9 feet long train when they stepped out of the car at Westminster Abbey. Pippa wore a white cowl-neck dress, an unconventional colour choice, to the televised wedding, which was watched by around 17.6 million people from around the world.  The fitted silhouette of Pippa’s bridesmaid dress proved to be a conversation starter from the nuptials, with Pippa later joking that it fitted “a little too well”.  © GettyPippa Middleton was Princess Kate’s maid of honour Pippa’s reaction  “As I have found out, recognition has its upside, its downside and – you may say – its backside,” Pippa quipped at a 2024 dinner held by Women in Advertising and Communications London group. Pippa said …