Dua Lipa Just Made No Pants Look Preppy

'Time' just named her one of the most influential people in the world.

Dua Lipa is set to drop her third studio album, Radical Optimism, on May 3, but before she can sit back and let the world take it all in, she's racking up a few accolades — and skipping out on pants while doing it. The superstar singer was named one of TIME's most influential people of 2024 and in the accompanying photo spread, she posed in nothing but an oversized top.

Singer Patti Smith spoke to Lipa as a special feature alongside a TIME100 profile, writing that the star "moves with a lightness in a heavy world — bold, playful, and self-aware." As for why Lipa was singled out for the honor, Smith continued, saying, "She believes in family, is grateful to her parents and supportive of her siblings. She left home at 15 to propel her musical dreams into action. She is driven, independent, and possesses a desire for knowledge. She appeals to future artists to be mindful of the world around them. She is herself, striving to redefine the pop-genre cosmos."

That's heavy stuff, but Lipa's laidback look for TIME's photos prove just how cool she is with taking it all in stride. The standout pants-free look includes Lipa showing off her wavy red hair and a statement-making chunky ring. Other images show her in a white track jacket and posing with a delicate fringe across her face.

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Lipa revealed that Radical Optimism is a touch more mature than her last records, the chart-topping Future Nostalgia and her debut self-titled album.

“The record as a whole is more mature … I'm definitely not the same person I was when I wrote my first album. I've evolved and learned so much … taking it as it comes, not seeing anything as bad or something as a setback," she said. "That involves a lot of growing and understanding myself, knowing my worth, whether it be in business, love, or friendship."

And while lipa has plenty to keep her busy, including a podcast and a book club, she's laser-focused on Radical Optimism, which has already spawned three singles: "Houdini," "Training Season," and "Illusion," the latter of which debuted last week.

“I remember when I was working on my first album, I was making notes on what my third album was going to be," she said. "It’s mad to think about, but I remember speaking to my close friend and A&R Joe [Kentish], ‘Maybe album three, I could work with [Tame Impala’s] Kevin Parker,’ and he was like, ‘Alright, hold your horses, let’s take baby steps.’”

That hopeful manifestation is something that has been with Lipa since her childhood. She explained to TIME that she's always wanted big things and was never afraid to go after them.

“Since I was very little, I've jotted down things I dreamt for myself … I’ve always planned ahead. Although surprises arise that I evaluate in the moment, there’s always a long-term goal," she said. "Manifesting is a big thing for me … I stand very firmly in the belief of putting things into the world. Subconsciously, you just work towards them. Nothing’s ever too big.”

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Lipa also spoke about other causes close to her heart, like her dual citizenship with Albania and how she wants her fans to perceive places like Kosovo, where her parents are from and where she lived for a period of time. Like many individuals who come from families that had to flee from conflict, she wants the world to see that places are defined by more than just the wars that happen within their borders.

“When people think about Kosovo, I don’t want them to be like, ‘Oh, war-torn Kosovo.’ There's so much more to it … We do a festival in Pristina, me and my dad, that's about getting people from all over the world to come down and see how different it is to what they expect — whether that's artists from all around the world, or fans that come in to see artists they love from neighboring countries," she said. "I know when I was living in Kosovo, none of my favorite artists were coming there. It is my biggest dream to be able to bring that to the kids there.”

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