At the Dua by AB launch in Paris, Dua Lipa wore Isabel Marant with Jimmy Choo heels and a Ferragamo bag, and one bold red accessory shifts the mood.
The first thing you notice is the sparkle.
At the Dua by AB pop-up launch in Paris in May 2026, Dua Lipa leaned into texture for what doubles as a beauty brand reveal and a street-style moment. In front of the storefront window marked “DUA Powered by Augustinus Bader Science,” she posed in a crystal-covered Isabel Marant Fall 2026 top and matching mini combination that caught every bit of daylight. It’s technically promotional, but the styling doesn’t feel corporate. It feels personal.
Let’s start at the top. The scoop-neck tunic-style top is densely embellished with rows of tiny clear crystals and silver beading layered over a lightweight base, giving it that mesh-like translucency without fully reading sheer. Notice how the sparkle isn’t clustered in patches but evenly dispersed, which keeps the surface balanced rather than chaotic. The neckline sits wide and clean across the collarbone, and the sleeveless cut shows her arms without adding bulk at the shoulder. There’s no extra hardware, no heavy trim. Just texture doing its job.
Then the contrast kicks in. Instead of pairing the top with something equally bright, she chose a black wrapped mini skirt from Isabel Marant Fall 2026, scattered with subtle micro dots and tied at the hip with a soft sash. The knot falls slightly off-center on her right side, creating a diagonal line that breaks up the sparkle above. That asymmetry matters. Without it, the look could tip into full partywear. With it, there’s a bit of edge, a reminder that this is Paris and not a product launch in a hotel ballroom.
Now to the accessories, because they shift the energy completely. On her feet: Jimmy Choo Minny Satin Sandals in Red, slim straps, open toe, delicate ankle wrap. The heel is fine and minimal, almost secondary to the color. That sharp red pulls your eye straight down, echoing the clutch she carries – the Ferragamo Hug Feather-Trimmed Cross Body Bag in the same vivid shade. The feathers add volume and movement against the otherwise controlled lines of the outfit, and when she holds it low at her side, it reads playful rather than precious.
That bag is the wildcard. Everything else sits in a tight palette of black, silver, and skin, and then suddenly there’s this plush red statement with texture on texture. It’s not subtle. And that’s the point.
There’s also a personal layer woven in. This Paris activation marks the expansion of her skincare venture, developed in partnership with Augustinus Bader, under the Dua by AB name. The polished storefront and science-forward branding could’ve pushed her toward something ultra-minimal. Instead, she chose shine and movement. It’s a reminder that even in a business-focused setting, she’s not stepping away from fashion risk. That balance between entrepreneur and pop presence is very much part of Dua Lipa in crystal Isabel Marant territory.
One more detail: the Tiffany & Co. Custom Engagement Ring catches light quietly against all that sparkle. It doesn’t compete, which tells you the scale is right. In a look this textured, proportion control is everything. The ring stays delicate. The shoes stay slim. The bag goes bold.
If you’re looking at this through the lens of current celebrity street style, it stands out for committing to embellishment in daylight rather than saving it for night. There’s confidence in that choice. Not every crystal piece holds up outside flash photography, but this one does.
Would you keep the red accessories with this much sparkle, or swap them for something black and let the embellishment lead?
For me, this sits at a solid 8/10 – the asymmetrical wrap and that feathered Ferragamo bag keep it from feeling predictable. The red is what makes you remember it.
