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The fluidity, aura, and appeal that define love for the artist of the moment.
By Irache Olivero
January 16, 2026
If we talk about icons to admire and emulate in order to learn and experiment with style, we have to talk about the new soul-pop phenomenon: Olivia Dean. Under the title of her latest work, The Art of Loving, we have witnessed the stylistic eclipse of an artist we simply can’t stop thinking about.
Olivia’s career exploded in 2025, largely thanks to TikTok, but her evolution has been in the making for more than five years. During that time, we’ve seen her move from looks closely tied to current trends toward the construction of a personal style that oozes freedom, fluidity, and personality.
There are not many artists who have managed to create a timeless and recognizable aesthetic identity. Legacies like Cher’s or Selena’s are still references today, and Olivia Dean seems to be moving toward that place without even trying: in her search for the art of loving, she has found herself.
Olivia is clear about it and has said it more than once: for her, a good look has to work in motion. It must shine on stage or have an interesting shape that influences how she moves and dances. And above all, it has to make her feel confident, beautiful, and comfortable.
That’s why we see her twirling in long, flowing dresses, skirt sets, and silhouettes that elongate without restricting her, allowing her to enjoy the moment and remain “so intense,” as she defines herself. Her looks don’t just play with colors and shapes; they also incorporate personal elements that invite us to get to know her better. An iconic example is her appearance at Glastonbury in a custom Chopova Lowena dress: studs, prints, and an intimate tribute to her grandmother Carmen, the person who inspired one of her most emotional songs, titled with the same name.
She’s seen it. So have we.
If anything defines the creative duo of the moment, it’s their absolute fidelity to themselves. Simone and Olivia understand fashion through respect for craftsmanship and art, and perhaps that’s why each of their choices sparks anticipation.
Emerging British brands like 16Arlington or Conner Ives have given the artist that boost of energy and confidence on stage. At the same time, we’ve seen her enjoy working with major fashion houses like Miu Miu, Maison Valentino, or Chanel, all of which have been unable to resist falling in love with Olivia’s authenticity.
Seeing her stand out in such a personal way is a reminder of what fashion is really about: feeling, experimenting, and being so fully yourself that what you are and what you wear become inseparable. That hearing you and seeing you are the same thing. And that, as with Olivia Dean, people remember you even when all they see is a beautiful dress.
