For fashion insiders the world over, September signals a new sartorial season. It simultaneously showcases the upcoming spring trends to know, while also signalling the autumn winter trends first viewed back in February can finally be donned with aplomb. So, with the end of August in sight and our minds already looking to the next, we didn't expect to be championing a last minute summer hit.
And yet, that's exactly what we're doing, thanks to Dua Lipa giving the humble rara skirt (also known as rah-rah skirt) her official seal of approval. The '80s OG was spotted on many a spring summer 2024 runway – at Miu Miu, Molly Goddard and Loewe to name just a few – however, its pickup IRL was slower off the mark. Though we predict that's all about to change thanks to Dua greenlighting the look.
Yep, summer's not over quite yet, so here's your cue to snap up a rara skirt of your own.
Sharing a photo on Instagram, the snap is one of many glimpses into the artist's 29th birthday weekend she's given fans. But it was this specific outfit, from all the holiday looks she wore, that grabbed our attention.
Follow Dua's lead and opt for a classic white ruffled mini skirt. Pair it with a patterned string bikini top (Dua's is the Majorelle Bikini Top from Rat & Boa, FYI), ideal for lounging poolside on your late summer getaway, then switch it up with a coordinating floaty white top that will effortlessly dress up your rara skirt come evening.
Alternatively, tick off two trends in one with this butter yellow iteration:
Or, take yours into autumn with Stradivarius' leopard version. PSA: leopard print is *big* news next season.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
