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Dua Lipa’s daring top made of nothing but buttons

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Matera, A. (2026, September 24). Dua Lipa’s daring top made of nothing but buttons. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/24/style/dua-lipa-wears-a-daring-top-made-of-nothing-but-buttons/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-24 · by Avery Matera

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Dua Lipa recently posted pictures from a brief trip to London, showcasing a unique outfit made entirely of loose buttons in various blues, designed by Lou de Bètoly and consisting of 740 individual buttons. She paired the intricate top with an expensive Bulgari watch and several rings. The article highlights Dua Lipa’s penchant for revealing outfits and mentions her recent wedding to Callum Turner in May, followed by a honeymoon in Italy.
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Dua Lipa recently shared on Instagram four images from London, where she wore a halter-neck top made entirely of loose buttons arranged in an ombré pattern. The outfit, designed by Lou de Bètoly and crocheted with 740 collected buttons, is part of her trendsetting wardrobe choices that often push the boundaries of fashion. She accessorized this daring look with the 18K rose gold Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori watch ($39,800) and several stacked rings. Lipa’s bold fashion statements continue from a previous trip to Italy, where she also shared revealing outfits on social media.

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Ashi Bulgari Instagram Italy London

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Instagram ORG · 3× Lipa PERSON · 3× London GPE · 2× Ashi ORG · 1× Barbie PERSON · 1× Bulgari ORG · 1× Callum Turner PERSON · 1× Dua Lipa PERSON · 1× Italy GPE · 1× Lou de Bètoly PERSON · 1×

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She’s tried out the exposed thong trend, worn a totally see-through crystal mesh dress at the 2023 Barbie premiere and, most recently, slipped into a sequined dress that was completely open down each side.
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🔮 Though her new hubby Callum Turner wasn’t pictured in her travels, Lipa kicked off this summer with wedding nuptials in May, dressed in Chanel Haute Couture.
2026-09-24 · New York Post
Dua Lipa’s daring top made of nothing but buttons · assertive framing

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Dua Lipa is taking her barely-there outfits to new heights, debuting a look that’s made almost entirely out of loose buttons. asserted
that → take → buttons
Lipa is spending some time in “London, very briefly,” according to her Instagram post, which includes four images showing off her latest outfit. uncertain
which → spend → outfit
The look in question is a halter-neck top, crafted entirely of open-weave mesh and individual buttons in a multitude of blues that create quite the overall ombré effect. asserted
that → craft → effect
The top was designed by Lou de Bètoly, who shared on their Instagram that it was “crocheted with 740 collected buttons. asserted
it → design → buttons
“740 more reasons to love her,” wrote one follower. asserted
follower → love → her
She accessorized her outfit with the 18K rose gold Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori watch ($39,800) and a few stacked rings. asserted
She → accessorize → watch
She’s tried out the exposed thong trend, worn a totally see-through crystal mesh dress at the 2023 Barbie premiere and, most recently, slipped into a sequined dress that was completely open down each side. asserted
that → try → side
Lipa’s quick London trip came only a day after she posted a social media slideshow, featuring a number of images of the singer spending time with friends in Italy. asserted
singer → come → Italy
For a night out at the opera, she wore a semi-sheer black Ashi studio gown that totally laced up the back from the neck to the ankles. asserted
that → wear → ankles
Though her new hubby Callum Turner wasn’t pictured in her travels, Lipa kicked off this summer with wedding nuptials in May, dressed in Chanel Haute Couture. uncertain
Lipa → picture → Couture
They then headed to an Italian honeymoon getaway which was shared heavily on Instagram. asserted
which → head → Instagram
When speaking with Esquire last month, Turner called his wedding “the most beautiful day of my life.” asserted
Turner → speak → life
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