Im not even sure where I am right now,Jahleel Weaversays.
Im so down to check out what the real British people are wearing, he adds.
Ill call it research.
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(He will be disappointed.)
Im super, super excited.
But its been a real whirlwind.
Dua Lipa’s Versace minidress for act two.
It all started three months ago, when Lipa and her longtime stylist, Lorenzo Posocco, parted ways.
I was also entering a transitional period, Weaver says.
It was a natural and fast introduction to Dua, he continues.
The Loewe encore look.
And I always thought she had great style.
To have become a real name in fashion with such an identifiable look is an incredible achievement.
But her life is evolving and theres an ease and effortlessness to how she presents.
Dua Lipa wearing Chrome Hearts on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2024.
Its less in your face.
Dua Lipas Versace minidress for act two.
The Loewe encore look.
Wearing Versace for Act II.
It was an immediate baptism of fire: anSNLappearance, an album release, theMet Gala.
It symbolizes a coming of age.
There has been no compromise.
Act III’s look included a nod to Debbie Harry.
I love the Brits, he says.
I literally grew up watchingAb Fab.
Thats how I learnt who Christian Lacroix was.
Acne Studios was behind Dua’s Finale look.
It was easy to pull off because shes so open, so fun, and will try anything.
Scroll down to discover the secrets behind the five special looks Jahleel Weaver masterminded for Dua Lipas headline performance.
Dua Lipa wearing Chrome Hearts on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2024.
Encore! In Loewe.
Act One
The first act [look] was made by Jesse Jo Stark of Chrome Hearts.
Its amazing how Chrome Hearts embodied everything we were trying to achieve.
Its super cool because the first act has the most intense choreo of all.
Wearing Versace for Act II.
Act Two
Youve always got to ask, How are the songs broken up?
Whats the overarching mood?
How can the clothes reflect that?
Its this idea of being simultaneously dressed and undressed.
Act IIIs look included a nod to Debbie Harry.
How would Dua look if she was going to a rave?
Hes been a friend of mine for years and has the most amazing collection of vintage tees.
The reference was Debbie Harry.
Acne Studios was behind Duas Finale look.
Act Four
So this is technically the finale look.
The challenge here was to encapsulate everything we had done throughout the previous acts into one show-stopping outfit.
I will always incorporate the designers references so I know the look is within their wheelhouse.
This ones hard to explain but trust me… its so cool.
Encore
Loewe designed Duas encore look.
I see it as a throwback to how the show started, it has that same attitude.
and I was like Yes!
Im so down for the dedication.
And when she put it on she was like: This is how I want to end the show.
I want this to be the last look that people see.
Thats the only goal as a stylist.
Its never about yourself.
Its all about helping your client to feel their best.
