Olivia Dean Has Two Alaïa Moments at the Mercury Prize

Olivia Dean attended the 2026 Mercury Prize in Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday, where she picked up the prestigious award for her album The Art of Loving. The British singer marked the occasion with two looks from Alaïa’s Spring 2027 collection.

A Question of Opacity

I would have been more enthusiastic about Olivia’s white Alaïa Spring 2027 asymmetric dress with its criss-cross neckline had the skirt offered the same level of opacity as the bodice.

The contrast between the two halves is a little too distracting for me, although I do love the silhouette, particularly the cascading asymmetric hemline.

Her strappy sandals worked beautifully with the dress, while Bird on a Rock by Tiffany earrings and rings, alongside a Sixteen Stone ring, completed her look.

Statuesque Elegance

Olivia also performed on stage wearing a black Alaïa Spring 2027 dress, and this is easily my favourite of the two.

She looked beautifully statuesque in this dress. The way the fabric falls creates an elongated, graceful silhouette, while the knotted detail introduces soft draping that enhances the overall elegance, despite the height of the slit.

For me, this was the stronger fashion moment of her big night.

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