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The Return of the Exposed Bra Trend at Cannes Film Festival
It appears that a new fashion trend has been ushered in at the Cannes Film Festival, worn by the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Scarlett Johansson and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The iconic exposed bras of the early 2000s have made a comeback, but not everyone is fully on board with a seemingly half-baked iteration of a once-beloved trend.
Celebrities Sporting the Exposed Bra Trend
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney stepped out in Cannes, France, wearing a silky slip dress layered over a powder-blue Miu Miu bra, with its cups and straps peering over the bustier top. Scarlett Johansson showed off her own version of the exposed bra trend with a pale pink custom Prada number, while model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley embraced the trend in Fendi couture. In fact, much of the Fendi Spring 2023 couture collection was dominated by visible bras and negligee-inspired ensembles.
History of the Visible Bra Trend
Underwear as fashion is nothing new. Pop icons of the early to mid-2000s, like Amy Winehouse and Nicki Minaj, were rocking the visible bra trend before it was cool. In the 2004 comedy Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan’s character unabashedly wore a hot pink bra under her satin strapless dress as she made her way to the top of the high school food chain. Plus, who could forget the recent revival of the controversial “whale tail” trend?
Mixed Reactions to the Return of the Trend
While some people online are praising the return of the beloved exposed bra, others believe these A-list celebrities aren’t fully embracing the resurgence. On the other hand, many people believed that a black-tie, red carpet event like the Cannes Film Festival wasn’t the appropriate occasion for an otherwise casual fashion trend.
Other Best-Dressed Moments at Cannes Film Festival
Aside from underwear and bras, there have been many best-dressed moments from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, including Elle Fanning’s silver Paco Rabanne dress which was declared the “party dress of the season,” Jennifer Lawrence’s crimson Christian Dior couture gown, and Natalie Portman’s recreation of Christian Dior’s iconic Junon dress.
