Daring. Dominate. Dazzling Dua Lipa.
The British up-and-coming music icon topped the charts a few years ago with her female empowerment anthem “New Rules,” and continued her hit streak with her latest hit single called “One Kiss.”
But the charts aren’t the only thing this Elle cover star has been ruling. She has also been dominating the fashion industry.
“I love to experiment and play around,” she said in an interview with Refinery29. “It’s kind of like music: The sound doesn’t just include the face of the artist. And the artist should wear the clothes, not the other way around. Fashion can’t be forced.”
With her signature black bob haircut, the star’s Instagram is filled with glittery Chanel bags and Fendi tracksuits as she prepares for the release of her anticipated second studio album.
“Occasionally, fashion can make you invincible,” she said in the same interview. “It’s like a shield at times. I think it’s been a tool to finding myself, and expressing myself, in a way that I could never do in words.”
With the 2019 Billboard Music Awards just days away, we have a feeling the Top New Artist nominee won’t disappoint at the award show. But as we wait for her red carpet appearance, take a look at some of her best looks in our gallery below.
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Punk Princess
The singer strikes a pose as she arrives at the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Celebration at the Nomad Hotel in Los Angeles.
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Glitter & Glam
The “New Love” singer turns heads as she attends the premiere of Alita: Battle Angel in Los Angeles.
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Goddess in Green
While performing at the 2018 Jingle Ball show in Chicago, the singer performs wearing thigh-high glitter boots.
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Starry Night
The “New Rules” singer looks out of this world as she walks the red carpet for the 2019 Global Awards in London.
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Pretty in Hot Pink
The Grammy-award winner stuns as she attends the 2019 BRIT Awards in London.
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Double Take
The star strikes a pose as she attends the World Premiere of Alita: Battle Angel in London.
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Pretty Princess
The “Be the One” singer stuns in a white gown as she walks the red carpet for the 2018 American Music Awards.
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Daring Diva
The star turns heads for all the right reasons in this striking purple gown as she arrives at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in New York City.
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Nearly Nude
The “One Kiss” singer dons a nude ensemble as she attends the 2018 Billboard Women in Music in New York City.
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Versace Versace
Work it, girl! Dua strikes a pose as she performs at the 2019 BRIT Awards in London.
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Royal Rainbow
The star shines onstage at Z100’s 2018 Jungle Ball in New York City.
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Fierce in Feathers
The singer takes flight in this suit as she attends the Warner Music & CIROC Vodka House Party in London.
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We can’t wait to see what Dua wears Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
Watch E!’s Live From the Red Carpet: The 2019 Billboard Music Awards special on Wednesday, May 1 starting at 6 p.m. followed by the 2019 Billboard Music Awards telecast at 8 p.m. on NBC!