In July 2020, Dua Lipa stepped out in New York City, signaling a return to her natural brunette roots after a series of experimental lockdown hair transformations.
Having spent the early months of the pandemic cycling through pastel orange and strawberry red tones with then-boyfriend Anwar Hadid, the “Future Nostalgia” singer’s return to dark brown hair felt like a definitive style reset.
Spotted during a picnic at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the pop star showcased her signature ability to blend high-fashion luxury with ’90s-inspired street style. While her hair was the talk of Instagram, her choice of statement footwear anchored the off-duty look.
Dua Lipa steps out for a picnic with her friends at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City on July 18, 2020 (Credit: Instar / Avalon / WENN)
She went the ‘90s route in an Ottolinger black-and-white gingham-patterned button-down shirt with a mustard-yellow paint effect, paired with high-waisted slouchy black pants.
To add a sultry vibe, she kept her short-sleeved blouse unbuttoned, showing a hint of cleavage.
Dua Lipa paired her Ottolinger checked shirt and relaxed black trousers with an Alexander Wang Ryan bag, Saint Laurent SL 329 sunglasses, and chunky Prada Pegasus sneakers, sharpening the casual look with a distinctly ’90s, street-luxury finish
The English singer styled her look with a black shoulder bag, a couple of silver rings, earrings, and a gold watch.
She went low-key with a black mask and a pair of Saint Laurent SL 329 sunglasses with ‘90s-style rectangular frames. The artist also wore her dark brown tresses up into a messy bun with a ‘90s scrunchie.
Dua Lipa dyes her hair back to her natural brunette hair color
A pair of chunky black sneakers from Prada’s Fall 2019 collection grounded her picnic look with unmistakable attitude.
Dubbed the Cloudbust Thunder, the statement style elevates the brand’s original Cloudbust silhouette with sculptural, three-dimensional injected-rubber overlays that lend a futuristic, almost armor-like edge.
Dua Lipa completes her picnic look with Prada chunky sneakers
Finished with a dramatic sawtooth lug sole and a double-stacked rubber outsole, the sneaker balances its aggressive profile with lightweight construction and technical fabric, cementing its status as one of Prada’s most iconic—and cult-favorite—designer sneakers.
Prada Cloudbust Thunder Sneakers in Military Green/Black
Crafted from a military green technical fabric upper and black three-dimensional injected rubber eyestay elements, these Cloudbust Thunder sneakers feature a round toe, a lace-up front fastening, a logo patch at the tongue, a branded heel counter, and a Sawtooth rubber sole
Dua Lipa’s Ongoing Love Affair With Statement Sneakers
From red-carpet heels to off-duty street style, Dua Lipa has consistently embraced bold footwear that reflects fashion’s shift toward comfort-driven luxury.
Her Prada Cloudbust Thunder sneakers are just one chapter in a broader style narrative—one that blends high fashion, trend-defining silhouettes, and unapologetic individuality. For a
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