Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour showcases the power of celebrity styling while opening doors for designers’ global visibility
It’s 2025, and fashion isn’t just strutting down runways – it’s owning stages, stadiums, and sold-out arenas worldwide. Leading this glamorous fashion revolution is none other than Dua Lipa. The pop superstar, currently on her Radical Optimism Tour, is delivering powerhouse vocals alongside trendsetting, era-defining concert outfits that scream high-fashion spectacle. Behind every couture-clad step is one name: Lorenzo Posocco, a visionary stylist reshaping celebrity tour fashion, as clearly demonstrated by the recent Milan stop of the tour.
Dua Lipa’s Style Evolution 2022-2025: From Future Nostalgia to Global Fashion Icon
We last saw Dua Lipa lighting up Milan, Italy, in 2022 during her Future Nostalgia tour, a milestone that marked her emergence as a style influencer. VIP guests like Donatella Versace and Pierpaolo Piccioli—who was then the creative director of Valentino and is now with Balenciaga—watched as Dua Lipa’s fashion evolution took centre stage.
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Highlights from Dua Lipa's Future Nostaglia Tour (2022)
Fast forward to 2025, and Dua Lipa is back, more stylish than ever, bringing the heat to Milan once again. Meanwhile, her style has matured into a global phenomenon, influencing pop star fashion trends and concert looks worldwide.
Milan Fashion Spotlight: How Dua Lipa Sets 2025 Tour Trends
Dua Lipa’s recent show in Milan was a masterclass in modern luxury fashion. Donning a custom Balenciaga look by Demna, her style on the Radical Optimism tour pushed the boundaries of concert fashion in 2025. Gone are the days of neon catsuits from her Future Nostalgia era; in their place, structured lace, sheer layering, and sophisticated sensuality set the tone for her performance.
Her white-on-white high-fashion concert outfit reimagined Balenciaga’s SS25 by Demna, who is now leading Gucci at Kering. The ensemble consisted of a body-hugging lace mini dress, intricately embroidered lingerie, thigh-high stockings and an oversized faux-fur coat. Think ice queen meets ‘90s supermodel aesthetic—Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour style is undoubtedly setting the fashion agenda.
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Details from Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism Tour at I-DAYS in Milan
Madonna-Inspired Looks and Italian Flair: Dua Lipa’s Boldest Tour Outfits
Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour outfits also pay homage to pop royalty, channelling Madonna’s Blonde Ambition era with a modern twist. She reinterprets the iconic cone bra aesthetic by sporting a blush-toned bodysuit adorned with crisscrossed ribbons and black fishnet tights. Through this look, Dua Lipa celebrates Madonna’s enduring fashion influence and nostalgic flair.
During the Milan leg of her tour, she even belted out “A far l’amore comincia tu” by Raffaella Carrà, wrapped in a red Valentino jumpsuit and a caramel furry stole. Nostalgic fashion meets contemporary concert style—that’s how you own the stage.
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The Attico’s Silver Mini-Dress Moment: Elevating Dua Lipa’s Stage Style
The Italian fashion brand The Attico, founded by Istituto Marangoni alumna Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, adds a new dimension to Dua Lipa’s wardrobe.
During her Milan performance of “Physical,” the pop star captivated the audience in a silver-fringed corset mini dress by The Attico, transforming the stage into a high-fashion editorial. Featuring intricate floral lace, striking 3D textures, and shimmering metallic fringe, the look exemplifies how celebrity tour outfits combine runway glamour with the energy of pop music in 2025.
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Chanel Archives Revamped: Dua Lipa’s Iconic Stage Fashion Reimagined
Closing the Milan leg of the Radical Optimism Tour, Dua Lipa wore a reworked archival Chanel bodysuit originally worn by Christy Turlington in 1992. Featuring gold chain fringe, camellias and the iconic double C’s, this stage fashion moment in 2025 redefines archival couture for modern concert style, combining heritage with bold reinvention.
Fun fact: although Lily-Rose Depp previously slayed this piece at the Met Gala, Dua Lipa brought a whole new energy to it—fierce, feminine, and absolutely unforgettable.
Meet Lorenzo Posocco: The Italian Stylist Revolutionising Celebrity Tour Fashion
Behind Dua Lipa’s fashion glow-up is stylist Lorenzo Posocco, a true game-changer in Italian fashion. Known for blending editorial edge with an appreciation for archival design reverence, Posocco is redefining what it means to be a celebrity stylist in 2025.
In an industry where styling often happens behind the scenes, Lorenzo Posocco is stepping into the spotlight—not through loud declarations but through visionary and impactful styling. His work with Dua Lipa showcases the power of storytelling through silhouette, resurrecting fashion icons and creating new ones on the global stage.
As tour fashion increasingly becomes cultural currency, Posocco stands at the forefront, shaping some of the most memorable fashion moments in music.
Angelo Ruggeri
Journalist and Master, Styling, Business, Design Courses Tutor, Milan