Dua Lipa dressed to impress for the launch of a pop-up event celebrating her partnership with Augustinus Bader at Selfridges on Thursday night. The 30-year-old singer beamed as she arrived at the famous Oxford Street store, making the most of the balmy London temperatures in a racy Kim Shui dress.
Dua showcased her long legs in a floaty butterfly-print dress, pairing it with a pair of £4,000 vintage Dior knee-high boots and a Kurt Geiger London bag. The multi-talented star announced her collaboration with skincare brand Augustinus Bader in November 2025. The pop-up event promotes The Dua by AB Science line, which features three products with prices starting at £30.
This latest business venture comes amid a major new lawsuit she has filed against Samsung. Dua is suing the tech giant for £11 million, accusing it of using her image to sell televisions without permission. The pop star alleges that Samsung used her face on cardboard TV boxes as part of a 'mass marketing campaign' without her knowledge. The court filing states that the One Kiss singer had 'no say, control, or input whatsoever' over the use of her photo in the campaign, which was believed to have been used on boxes worldwide.
Court documents reveal that the Grammy winner is seeking $15 million (£11 million) in damages. The photo was taken backstage during her appearance at the Austin City Limits Festival in 2024, with the star claiming she owns the copyright. She said she only discovered the image was being used commercially after the products were already on sale. Her legal team also criticised Samsung's alleged response after she demanded the image be removed, claiming the company was 'dismissive and callous' and refused to stop using the photograph.
The complaint includes social media posts from customers who were allegedly persuaded to buy the TVs because of the apparent endorsement. One person wrote on X: 'I wasn't even planning on buying a TV but I saw the box so I decided to get it.' Another said: 'I'd get that TV just because Dua Lipa is on it. That's how obsessed I am. That's how much I love her.' A third added: 'Just put a picture of Dua Lipa on it.' Her lawyers argue that these comments prove Samsung benefited from some fans believing the singer had backed the product.
The suit states that the singer has carefully cultivated a 'premium brand' and is 'highly selective' when it comes to endorsements and partnerships. Dua has become one of the most commercially powerful stars in pop in recent years, landing lucrative fashion and beauty campaigns alongside her music career. She is also known for carefully curating her public image and brand partnerships, regularly appearing at high-profile fashion events.
Her lawyers argue that the use of her likeness last year falsely suggested an official partnership with the company. She filed the lawsuit in California, a state traditionally known for offering celebrities strong legal protections. She accuses Samsung of copyright infringement, trademark violations, and breaching California publicity laws.
A spokesperson for Samsung told the Daily Mail: 'Ms Lipa's image was used in 2025 to reflect the content of our third-party partners that are available on Samsung TVs and was originally provided by a content partner for our free streaming service Samsung TV Plus. The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes. Given this assurance, we deny any allegations of intentional misuse. Samsung has great respect for Ms. Lipa and the intellectual property of all artists. We have actively sought and remain open to a constructive resolution with Ms. Lipa's team.'
