Huge US star flashes undies in racy pantless look

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Addison Rae – sorry, just Addison now (more on that later) – has once again proven she's a pop icon, stepping out in London in an outfit that's as on-brand as ever.
The 24-year-old TikTok star-turned-chart-topping singer was photographed arriving at BBC Studios this week, forgoing pants entirely in favour of barely-there black underwear.
She paired the micro-briefs with a black bustier crop top and a silky black robe, walking arm-in-arm with an equally scantily-clad friend while sporting patent black kitten heels.
She completed the midriff-flashing look with a pair of chunky white sunglasses, reminiscent of another fashion icon down under – Corey Worthington.
The cheeky appearance comes amid the release of her self-titled debut album, 'Addison', which dropped on June 6 and is already making waves for its Y2K pop sound, or as one writer from The Cut called it, 'dreamy, naked-on-the-beach vibes'.
When revealing the album tracklist last month, Addison unveiled her 12-song set by printing each track name on the back of a pair of black briefs, each embroidered in fancy writing.
Eagle-eyed fans (just me) have noticed that these undies in the paparazzi snaps look suspiciously similar, and given she's promoting her album – our guess is they definitely have some cheeky cursive on the bum!
This meta move perfectly fits with her era of self-promotion and blending her music with her fashion choices.
Undie theory aside – Addison isn't the only star championing the no-pants look.
The pantless trend has gone from runway staple to red carpet mainstay, with everyone from Dakota Johnson to Sydney Sweeney baring their legs in bodysuits, thongs and briefs.
At this year's Met Gala, the style was everywhere, cementing its status as the season's most divisive fashion trend – most notably led by Sabrina Carpenter's outfit designed by Pharrell Williams to make her look taller, but did not in fact, make her look taller.
However, just like any trend, it's not its first rodeo.
There have been instances of celebrities and designers exploring similar pantless looks as early as the 1950s.
It originated as a form of dancewear, as many dancers wore leotards over their stockings to elongate their legs.
The look re-emerged in the 1980s during the aerobics craze and when Jane Fonda was all the rage.
Then in the 90s, the look reappeared on runways from designers like Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Vivienne Westwood.
For Addison, who's always been a student of '90s nostalgia, this style is a natural fit – equal parts throwback and thoroughly 2025.
Speaking of personal branding – Addison's London outing also marks her first major public appearance since she announced she's dropping the 'Rae' and going by just 'Addison'.
She says the move is about returning to her roots and making life, and autographs, a little simpler.