Singer Lily Allen showcased a more understated style during a solo outing in London this week, a stark contrast to her bold appearance at the Fashion Awards just days prior. The 40-year-old musician was spotted carrying a £129 handbag from high-street brand Dune, pairing the accessory with a long black trench coat, a black mini skirt, and chunky leather boots.
From Awards Glamour to Casual London Style
While she turned heads in a yellow satin gown at Monday's Fashion Awards, Wednesday saw Allen adopt a pared-back, casual look as she enjoyed the winter sunshine in the capital. Her choice of a £129 Dune handbag highlighted a move towards accessible fashion, blending luxury staples with high-street finds.
Launching Limited Edition Merchandise
The London outing coincided with a surprising business announcement from the singer. Allen took to her Instagram Stories to reveal that her limited edition sex toys are now available for public purchase. She shared a snap of the X-rated merchandise, which she had first unveiled as an unconventional gift for friends at a party in October celebrating her new album.
That album, West End Girl, has been a major talking point for its candid exploration of the explosive end to her four-year marriage to actor David Harbour. The toys were photographed alongside Allen in her Fashion Awards gown, directly linking the personal themes of her music to her commercial ventures.
Album Success & Personal Revelations
The success of her musical comeback appears to be self-endorsed. Allen humorously shared a fan's Spotify Wrapped results via the 'Pretends To Be Shocked' meme, which showed West End Girl as their most-listened-to album. This followed a series of pointed social media posts around Thanksgiving, where fans believed she made subtle references to her ex-husband, including being seen with Madeleine cakes—a nod to her song 'Who the f*** is Madeline?'—and showcasing a new emerald ring dubbed an 'upgrade' by followers.
Meanwhile, David Harbour, 50, has been on a global press tour for the final series of Stranger Things. While he has not directly addressed the album's allegations—which include claims of infidelity and finding a trove of sex toys—he recently spoke about playing 'deeply flawed' characters who 'make tons of mistakes', a reflection some have interpreted in the context of his personal life.
Allen's week, blending personal style, savvy merchandise launches, and the continued ripple effect of her hit album, underscores her multifaceted presence in the public eye as she moves forward from her highly publicised split.
