Dua Lipa confirmed her status as a fashion icon in front of the Tokyo Tower by sporting one of the most daring styling tricks of the season: the no pants trend. Fashion’s latest risqué movement has seen a number of models and celebrities opting to hit the streets in their knickers. We’ve seen it on the likes of sisters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, Emma Corrin, and Bella Hadid—and now it’s the “Dance the Night” singer’s turn to pull off the trend with some of this fall’s other must-have pieces.
Like most fashion rules, going pants-free is all about creating balance, which is why it was essential Dua Lipa chose the right pieces to compliment her look, lest she make a style mistake that can’t be fixed. The songwriter wore black pantyhose with an oversized blue open shirt, brown blazer, and beige briefs, topping off the look with a burgundy tie and cross-body bag to match her wine red hair. She also added added gold hoops and a pair of black knee-high boots, which are this season’s favored footwear for dresses and skirts in various colors and silhouettes.
The trend of leaving pants at home started to draw attention since Bottega Veneta’s Spring-Summer 2023 runway season. Days later, Kendall Jenner was one of the first to take the look from the runway to the streets. However, Miuccia Prada really put the styling technique on the map during Miu Miu’s Fall-Winter 2023 runway show: Now it’s everywhere.
Looking to ditch your pants for fall? Let Dua Lipa’s Tokyo look be your guide. Lipa is officially back in the spotlight with her new song “Houdini” and a hair transformation that is already the object of desire for 2024 makeovers. Clearly, she knows what she’s doing.
