Dua Lipa (from Versace) reinvents the naked dress at the 2021 Grammys
The singer has worn a dress in the shape of a butterfly and crystal beads that is now history
Dua Lipa, nominated in six different categories (album of the year, song of the year, best recording of the year, best vocal pop album, best solo pop vocal performance and best pop duo or group performance), already seemed called to make history of the music at the atypical 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony, marked by social distance, video calls and the host of stars whose performances take place on different stages to ensure no contacts occur (in addition to the London artist, the night will be remembered for offering the interpretations of Harry Styles,
Taylor Swift, BTS, Bad Bunny or Billie Eilish, a conjunction so stellar that we had not seen it since before the pandemic). However, as far as Dua Lipa's appearance at the most important awards in the music industry will be remembered, she may also have a lot to do with fashion.
The Versace dress that she has worn could become an icon similar to the green suit of the same firm that Jennifer Lopez wore precisely at the 2000 Grammy Awards (although on the red carpet it has been rapper Doja Cat who has done a more evident tribute to the dress of the dresses, in his case, of Cavalli). Both, that of J. Lo. and that of Dua Lipa share some similarities, such as their inspiration from nature and their strategic openings.
"This year, butterflies have had a lot of symbolism for me," the singer commented to journalists who were covering the gala in Los Angeles to explain her dress: with a pink butterfly with green rhinestones hugging her body (but leaving the hips), Dua Lipa's suit stands out for a very fine chainmail made with crystals that at the bottom becomes a long and asymmetrical skirt while at the top it creates a suggestive set of straps, which visually matched with her sandals jewel and its bangles (jewels are from Bvlgari). In terms of color, the dress replicates the candy eyeshadows that marked the singer's beauty look.
