Olivia Dean's Most Memorable Stage Outfits

From her beginnings as a Brit School graduate to headlining Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage, Olivia Dean’s meteoric rise is as inspiring as it is inevitable. Her sophomore album, Messy (2023), cemented her status as a neo-soul pop powerhouse and proves she was born for the big stage. With an infectious smile and spirit and an enviable wardrobe curated by stylist Simone Beyene, Dean has become a muse for the cool-girl fashion brands you and I have likely pinned to our Pinterest wishlist boards. Ahead of her highly anticipated Laneway Festival slot, we’re breaking down Olivia Dean’s most memorable stage looks.

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Custom Miu Miu
All Points East Festival, August 2023
At All Points East, Olivia Dean cemented her status as a Miu Miu muse, stepping onto the stage in a custom ensemble that channelled the fashion house’s Spring 2023 RTW signature style. Think pleated skirts, boxy shirts, and the iconic bra-and-knicker combos that changed the trajectory of Miu Miu’s influence in the realm of corporate-meets-sportswear-meets-barely there. By October 2024, Dean had graduated from the stage to the front row at Miu Miu’s SS25 show, further solidifying her place in the brand’s stylish orbit.


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Maison Valentino
New York, November 2023
For three sold-out nights in New York, Olivia Dean brought the drama in a fringed sequin mini dress by Maison Valentino. The look, with its sharp nod to Jazz Age aesthetics, felt right at home in a city synonymous with 1920s decadence.


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Rat & Boa
Coachella, April 2024
For her Coachella debut, Olivia Dean delivered her hallmark dare-to-be different approach and penchant for bright colours. Enter the striking Santino Dress by Rat & Boa. In contrasting blue and red hues, the sheer maxi dress, with its iconic red tulip motif, cemented why this dress continues to be a staple design for the label season after season.


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Custom Parnell Mooney
London Apollo, May 2024
Taking the title for some of the most iconic Olivia Dean outfits are the three custom Parnell Mooney looks for the singer’s three sold-out London Apollo shows in May 2024. Each night, she emerged in a voluminous taffeta two-piece—crafted in pink, red, or yellow—only to transform mid-performance into a sleek mini skirt paired with matching tights. The clever costume reveals, reminiscent of Cher’s iconic wardrobe moments and Bucks Fizz’s legendary quick changes, brought plenty of drama and theatricality.


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Custom Chopova Lowena
Glastonbury, June 2024
In June 2024, Dean made her welcome return to Glastonbury Festival, this time making her debut on the iconic Pyramid Stage. As the brass band erupted with 'Ok Love You Bye', Dean entered the stage wearing custom Chopova Lowena to mark the momentous occasion. In signature Chopova Lovena style, the mini bubble skirt element featured elements of hardware and clashing patterns while her top boasted a photograph of Dean’s grandmother, surrounded by embellishments. Speaking to the crowd, Dean exclaimed, “This song is for my granny, to the Windrush generations, for any immigrant, anyone who’s brave enough to move.’


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Etro
Osheaga Festival, August 2024
At Montreal’s Osheaga Festival, Olivia Dean delivered a masterclass in understated luxury with Etro’s Printed Fringe Long Slipdress. The piece, defined by its fluid silhouette and meticulous patterning, encapsulated the brand’s love of experimental colour and texture.


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KNWLS
Lollapalooza Festival, August 2024
From Osheaga to Lollapalooza, Dean leant on the guidance of her stylist Simone Beyene for yet another surprising festival look. The South London brand KNWLS provided the foundation: a mini utilitarian-inspired shift dress from its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, perfectly embodying the label’s signature deconstruction of femininity. Dean amplified the look with knee-high fuzzy boots—a kitschy yet undeniably stylish choice.


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KENZO
Tokyo, August 2024
To commemorate her first-ever shows in Japan, Dean wore a KENZO look from the Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 (SS25) collection. The green crochet piece, with large floral motifs, not only commanded attention on stage but perhaps carried a subtle significance. The KENZO Menswear Spring/Summer (SS25) collection paid homage to the brand’s founder, Kenzo Takada - a creative of both French and Japanese descent - and bridged the gap between East and West influences.