Dua Lipa Wows Berlinale in Chanel Gown and Bulgari Black‑Diamond Necklace

Dua Lipa turned the Berlinale red carpet into a jewelry moment by pairing a Chanel "naked" gown with a Bulgari Serpenti necklace made entirely of rare black diamonds at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 14, 2026. Photographs and coverage across fashion pages quickly singled out the black‑diamond Serpenti as the focal point of her Valentine’s Day appearance.

The gown was a custom, ankle‑length Chanel piece described in multiple reports as sheer, off the shoulder, and form‑fitting. Photographs show the dress layered over black undergarments; Comicbasics notes she wore high‑waisted black underwear beneath the sheer fabric, while other outlets called it matching underwear. Comicbasics also described the gown’s hem as having a soft, textured finish that moved as she walked.

The necklace was the most-discussed element. Mehak Wali of TheFashionSpot described the Bulgari piece as "made entirely of rare black diamonds." Both Marie Claire and Comicbasics reported a signature Serpenti detail: the necklace "features two serpent heads meeting in the center." Comicbasics wrote that "The dark shine of the piece stood out against the black gown and became the main focus of the look," language echoed across outlets covering the event.

Marie Claire noted the necklace’s potential value, writing it "might be valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars," a speculative appraisal that has not been verified with Bulgari or an independent appraiser. No coverage accompanying event photos confirmed whether the Serpenti piece was on loan from Bulgari, a bespoke commission, or owned by Lipa, and Bulgari has not published an official specification or provenance for the necklace in these reports.

Dua Lipa arrived on the Berlinale carpet with fiancé Callum Turner, and Marie Claire reported the couple posed together to promote Turner’s forthcoming film Rosebud Pruning. Styling choices reinforced the jewelry focus: Marie Claire credited Christian Louboutin So Kate 120mm Patent Leather pumps for Lipa’s footwear, and outlets noted that other accessories were intentionally minimal so the Bulgari necklace could dominate the look.

The appearance also fit a broader red‑carpet pattern. Fashiontimes framed the moment as part of a trend in which "jewelry is emerging as a defining part of modern red carpet storytelling," and reminded readers that the Serpenti motif carries symbolism of "transformation, wisdom, and seduction" and remains "one of Bulgari's most recognized and sought‑after designs."

One claim in some headlines, that Dua Lipa had been named a Bulgari Global Ambassador, is not corroborated by the coverage around the Berlinale appearance. No official Bulgari announcement or comment from Lipa’s representatives was included in the reporting available with event photography. Until Bulgari or Lipa’s team confirm ambassador status or provide necklace provenance and technical details such as carat weight and metal, the standout black‑diamond Serpenti will remain a striking visual moment with several unanswered questions about ownership and valuation.