Dua Lipa. “Is there anything better than the smell of bread?”

Dua Lipa is never where you expect. After diving into the depths of cinema by playing a mermaid in a movie barbie, the artist has launched her own online reading club, Service95, where she shares her engaging literary discoveries. The 28-year-old British singer is not limited to this. Waiting to return to her first love, music, and the launch of her new album, she dons her dress as an ambassador for a perfume line. Free By Yves Saint Laurent. The range is expanded with a new opus, Absolute platinum, a juice bursting with a new accord of warm and cool white lavender (traditionally a masculine note in perfumery) contrasting with the warmth of orange blossom. The confidences of an equally rebellious muse.

Madame Figaro: New perfume Free, absolute platinum aims to be “bold” and “unconventional”. What do these ideas inspire you?
Dua Lipa: Being bold and thinking outside the box are definitely two concepts I think about a lot when it comes to my work, whether it’s with music or with Service95. [son club de lecture en ligne, NDLR]. I’m always looking for ways to do things differently or to challenge myself, to be fearless in making decisions.

I’m always looking for ways to do things differently or to challenge myself, to be fearless in making decisions

Dua Lipa

In the video, Dua Lipa teaches a yoga class with this Sirsasana

For example, what was your last fearless decision?
Running Service95 is one of them, I’m proud of it. It’s inspiring to see our readers engage with so much of the content we publish, and I look forward to this exchange of ideas and curiosities. This is one of my passion projects and I’m so excited to see so many of our readers interacting with each other on each new piece of work.

Master perfumers were looking for a juice that could make the wearer feel “powerful”. Where do you get this strength and confidence that radiates from you?
I am fortunate to have a family that has been with me every step of the way throughout my career. I would not have the confidence I have today without their unwavering support for my dreams and passions. Also, I am thankful to have had many positive female role models in my life. Many of these women are my family and friends, and some are people I have met on my journey in this field. In their own way, they all exuded a sense of strength and independence that inspired me to embody those qualities myself.

I like the idea of ​​not defining myself by one aesthetic

Dua Lipa

This perfume plays a lot with masculine and feminine faces, like Monsieur Saint Laurent’s iconic tuxedo. Are you comfortable with these dualities?
I’ve always been drawn to art that expresses strong juxtaposition, and I love exploring this idea through fashion. Some days I feel more comfortable in a hyper-feminine dress and heels, and other days I just want to wear sneakers and jeans that might look more masculine. I like the idea of ​​not defining myself by one aesthetic.

What is your definition of beauty?
There is no true definition of beauty, but I think it’s important to keep in mind that there is more than just outer beauty. Inner beauty is extremely important and is always reflected on the outside.

Who are your beauty role models?
My mom is one of my big beauty icons. She was the first person I really saw following a beauty and skin care regimen. I vividly remember her sitting in front of the mirror putting on eyeliner, and to this day, every time I look at mine, I wonder how she applied hers.

Lavender, which makes up the perfume Free, absolute platinum grown in the south of France. Have you had a chance to explore the region?
I’ve been to the south of France a few times and it’s been incredible every time. My best memory in the region is in Cannes last May, where I launched my La Vacanza clothing collection, designed in collaboration with Versace.

Let’s be honest, is there anything better than the smell of bread?

Dua Lipa

Are there any smells here in France that you particularly like?
Whenever I’m in France, I always eat the most incredible food, so it would be hard to pick just one taste from my meal here. But let’s be honest, is there anything better than the smell of bread?

You started your Service95 reading club to promote reading. Do you have a book about freedom that you would recommend to readers? Madame Figaro ?
The other half of the sun By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This is an incredible story of the fight for freedom that I recommend everyone to read.

Perfume Free, absolute platinum

By Yves Saint Laurent, €135 for 50ml at www.yslbeauty.fr. and in perfumery.