Dua Lipa's Semi-Sheer Pleated Dress Embraces a Very Divisive Y2K Silhouette Trend

Meg WaltersSat, May 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM UTC

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Dua Lipa made an appearance at the 10th anniversary of the International Booker Prize where she introduced the event.

She wore a white pleated dress with sparkly gold polka dots and a bubble skirt hem.

Lipa was also recently announced as the curator of Southbank Centre’s upcoming 2026 London Literature Festival.

Dua Lipa made an on-stage appearance in London on May 8, where she introduced the 10th anniversary of the International Booker Prize. In photos of her appearance shared on Instagram, the singer revealed she departed somewhat from her signature style for the event.

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She wore a semi-sheer white halter dress for the occasion. The airy, diaphanous dress was made of a pleated semi-sheer material covered in playful sparkly gold polka dots. The most unexpected part of the look, however, was its skirt, which was a bold bubble silhouette in a call-back to Y2K trends. Lipa paired the fun dress with a diamond snake cuff bracelet that looped around her arm. Meanwhile, she wore her long dark hair straight in a center part and finished things off with a dusty rose lip and glowy makeup look.

Dua Lipa gave a speech during the event.
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"Last night I did the introduction speech at the 10th anniversary of the International Booker Prize," she wrote alongside photos from the event. "An honour to speak about books and translated fiction, something I hold very dear to my heart in front [sic] of writers, translators, judges and book lovers. Thank you for having me @thebookerprizes 🤍📚"

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Lipa's love of literature has become a big part of her work. Founder of the Service95 Book Club, the singer was also recently announced as the curator for the Southbank Centre’s 2026 London Literature Festival, which will be held in October. Her role will see her curating a series of events with her Service95 Book Club.

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Back in 2022, Lipa also gave a speech during the Booker Prize ceremony. "Reading is a passion that has taken many forms for me," she said during the event. "Like countless other London school children, my early obsessions included Roald Dahl and Malorie Blackman, both of whom gave me little pearls of wisdom that still guide me today."

She added, "Today, touring commitments take me all over the globe and life is often hectic. Sometimes, just to survive, I need to adopt a tough exterior. And at these times, it is books that soften me."

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