Calling all Dula Peeps – the Radical Optimism Tour is officially back for 2025! After a (well-deserved) three-month break, Dua Lipa is back touring with her first stop in Melbourne last night [Monday 17 March]. While those of us in the UK will have to wait til June (!!) to see Dua IRL, the artist has taken to Instagram to give us an advanced look at what's in store. Most notably: new stage 'fits!

Posting a carousel of 17 images, it was a blush pink satin bustier that dominated the social media post. The design featured a glitter-embellished sheer halterneck strap, exposed boning, lace-up detailing at the sides and back, with yet more glitter adorning the front. Given it's a Jean Paul Gaultier creation, the man behind Madonna's ‘Blond Ambition’ tour outfits, it's no wonder Dua resembled the pop queen, pairing the leotard with fishnet tights and sparkly knee-high boots.

What else is she wearing, you ask? Well, in the second slide, the artist can be seen singing on a platform suspended from the stadium ceiling above a ring of fire. The flames are hardly the hottest thing on stage though as Dua wears a custom Balenciaga ensemble consisting of a red faux-fur coat over a sequin-embellished red lace maxi dress with a hip-high leg-slit and asymmetric hem to reveal her sheer red holdups and suspenders.

Far from her only custom designer look, the black sparkly leotard covered in chunky silver chains with coordinating elbow-length gloves and a matching necklace is a custom Chanel design. And finally, her black lace catsuit with red shorts and a white feather stole look is Valentino, completing a quartet of drool-worthy designers.

It's just a shame Versace doesn't feature, after Dua's close relationship with Donatella and previous collaboration collection. But hey, there's still time! If you haven't already got tickets for her UK dates, what are you waiting for?!

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Alexandria Dale
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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!