Bright sequins, bold prints, big trains — over-the-top flourishes make Dua Lipa's pop star–perfect wardrobe one for the ages. Equally integral to her look? Enough self-assurance to pull anything off. "You can tell she feels at ease in a beautiful gown or baggy jeans," says designer Donatella Versace, who has closely worked with the singer on several of her most memorable outfits of late. "She's become secure in her style choices," notes Versace. "I love that. Confidence and knowing what you want are key to everything, not just [walking] the red carpet."

2019: In ATELIER VERSACE at the Met Asian Music Awards in Nagoya, Japan. Jun Sato/WireImage
2019: In ATELIER VERSACE at the Met Asian Music Awards in Nagoya, Japan. Jun Sato/WireImage
2020: In ATELIER VERSACE at the American Music Awards in London. Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Donatella Versace, Designer

I think Dua wears my creations with an effortless elegance."

— Donatella Versace, Designer

2020: In VERSACE at the American Music Awards in London. Stephanie Cardinale-Corbis/Getty
2021: In CUSTOM ATELIER VERSACE at the Grammy Awards in L.A. Kevin Winter/Getty
2019: In CUSTOM ATELIER VERSACE at the Met Gala in N.Y.C. Neil Mockford/GC Images

For more stories like this, pick up the July 2021 issue of InStyle, available on newsstands, on Amazon, and for digital download June 18th.

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