If there’s one thing Dua Lipa knows how to do, then it's turning her wardrobe into a headline. For her early 30th birthday celebrations, the singer chose a custom Jacquemus gown that looked demure from the front, but the back told a very different story.

The all-white, sparkly knit dress hugged her frame with halter straps, falling into an open back that revealed a daring faux thong cut-out. It was a playful nod to the visible thong trend that dominated the early 2000s , once a polarising street style staple, now being reimagined as a high-glamour, birthday dress . ©@dualipa

The original iteration of the trend was all about youthful rebellion - visible thongs peeking out from mini skirts , low-rise jeans , and even party dresses . Many thought (or maybe hoped) it was a style

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