Glitter and Lipa: Why Does It Matter in 2026
This season's trends are built on a play of contrast where soft meets the structured, and once you start noticing these contrasts, you'll see them everywhere: floral embroidery trailing along the
seams of sun-washed denim, a decadent string of pearls beneath a sharply tailored blazer, an asymmetrical waist transforming a simple dress into a sculptural statements. Through this, you begin to question the mere existence of color.
The washing away of color and glittery, sparkly 2010’s fashion can be seen everywhere nowadays with the takeover of the clean girl aesthetic. The clean girl look has evolved from minimalist beauty into a full-blown lifestyle aesthetic where slick buns, dewy skin, and quiet luxury wardrobes signal effortless, curated polish. This aesthetic has quietly taken over feeds and wardrobes alike, turning minimalism into one of fashion’s most recognisable looks. (Paparazzi Cachet, 2026)
But this dullness can often feel quite empty, just like the new color of the year announced by Pantone: Cloud Dancer (white).
This had netizens enraged, calling the choice ‘the death of joyfulness and quirk.’
In an article written by Jodie Shaw, she states that ‘calling white “the color of the year” in 2026 is like announcing the comeback of plain toast.
It never left, it never evolved, and it certainly isn’t defining a new era.’
Hence, in an era of muted minimalism, celebrities’ choices of color can have a lot of impact on our own perception.
Be it the Brit Awards Performance (March 1, 2026), Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party (March 15, 2026) or Elton John AIDS Foundation Viewing Party (March 15, 2026), Dua Lipa remains our best inspiration for authentic clothing choices.
Photo: Brit Awards Performance (March 1, 2026)
Her glittery outfits not only make her stand out but also show us the power of being yourself. Being the ultimate Pop-icon of the 2020 era with her most sparkly record, levitating, shecontinues to charm us still with her iconic songs and glittery dresses.
Photo: Elton John AIDS Foundation Viewing Party (March 15, 2026)
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