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USA Today
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kendall Jenner's modest Coachella look and why Gen Z is wearing 'milkmaid dresses' to the club
Kendall Jenner's modest Coachella look and why Gen Z is wearing 'milkmaid dresses' to the club Show Caption Hide Caption Pamela Anderson reveals surprising fact about her current fashion Pamela Anderson chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa before receiving a Muse Award at the New York Women in Film and Television gala. In da clurb, we all fam. And that fam wears "milkmaid dresses" now, apparently. TikTok is abuzz with a new Gen Z fashion trend: wearing long, flowing dresses− dubbed "milkmaid dresses" − out clubbing. Kendall Jenner, 29, even seems to have gotten in on it, turning heads in one of these types of dresses at Weekend 1 of Coachella. The trend has stoked fascination and ire from some millennials and older Gen Zers. "How it feels to go out at 25 and see that 19-22 going out attire is now little house on the prairie themed," one TikToker wrote, in a video with 2.1 million likes and 20.6 million views. The comments are full of people expressing similar sentiments. So, what's really going on with the milkmaid-dresses-as-club-attire trend? Well, quite a lot actually. According to Lorynn Divita, a professor of apparel design and merchandising and the author of the book "Fashion Forecasting," fashion has always reflected larger cultural and political trends − and the milkmaid dress is no different. "The present is always changing − always − and fashion is very quick to respond to changes in taste that reflect modern life," Divita says. "We are seeing this reflected at a time where women's roles are − in some places − in a lot of flux, not in a way that we had even a couple of years ago." Why Gen Z is wearing 'milkmaid dresses' to the club In some ways, so-called "milkmaid" dresses were ripe for a resurgence no matter what. First off, they're available for purchase at a variety of price points, which makes them widely accessible. They also offer a silhouette that's flattering on many different body types, Divita says. But there may be bigger reasons for their comeback too. As Divita points out, women's clothing tends to fluctuate with their place in society. For example, when women took on more prominence in the workforce during World War II, their fashion became more masculine. When the war ended and they returned to the domestic sphere in the 1950s, it became more feminine. "In times of social and economic advancement for women, a more minimalist, or even masculine, silhouette is popular," Divita says. "But, when we see a regression of women's social and economic advancement, we see a corresponding rise in hyper-feminine fashion." Could this be what's happening with the milkmaid dress? "We're in a bit of a regression period, so it's not surprising that a hyper-feminine look is coming back into vogue," Divita says. Even the name for these dresses − apparently bestowed by the internet − speaks to this, she adds: "Milk maids are non-threatening and nurturing. There's a whole lot of cultural associations with them that are very much in sync with our times." Milkmaid dresses may also be getting a boost thanks to trad-wife influencers, many of whom embrace a 1950s aesthetic and advocate that women submit to their husbands. Love them or hate them, trad wives, Divita says, have had an undeniable influence on pop culture. That influence may now be seeping into fashion. For many, milkmaid dresses may also offer a way to feel safe and nostalgic. "It stands in sharp contrast to the chaos that we are currently living in right now," Divita says. "It's a calming, serene aesthetic, and I can see why people gravitate towards it." Will 'milkmaid dresses' as club attire last? Are most of the people who wear milkmaid dresses trying to make a political statement? Probably not. Many likely just want to stand out. As one TikToker put it in a video: "We have never had more attention in our lives than when we wore these flowy Mormon looking outfits to the club." This approach definitely seemed to work for Jenner at Coachella. The music festival has become a beacon of off-beat, boho fashion − but, now that that style is mainstream, a milkmaid dress is what makes people stop and pay attention. "Everybody else looks like they're at Woodstock, and she looks like she's at a garden party," Divita says of Jenner at Coachella. "She not only stands out, but she looks very romantic and beautiful doing it." Milkmaid dresses have yet to prove their staying power as club attire. But Divita says one thing is certain: Once a trend gets exhausted, it means its opposite is likely on the horizon. It's probably how milkmaid dresses took off as clubwear in the first place. "We have gotten to a point with clubwear that we are so used to tight, revealing clothing that we're fatigued of it," Divita says. "We've seen it. We've been there. We've done that." Degrading or empowering? Why people can't stop talking about Bianca Censori's naked dress. And, if you aren't a fan of milkmaid dresses, that's good news for you too. Because, one day, like every fashion trend, it too will likely run its course. "The one thing that we can always know is that nothing in fashion lasts forever," Divita says. "It's always in flux."
USA Today
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Liam Neeson makes Frank Drebin debut in 'The Naked Gun' reboot: See trailer, cast, more
Liam Neeson makes Frank Drebin debut in 'The Naked Gun' reboot: See trailer, cast, more Show Caption Hide Caption Pamela Anderson reveals surprising fact about her current fashion Pamela Anderson chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa before receiving a Muse Award at the New York Women in Film and Television gala. After more than 30 years, "The Naked Gun" film franchise is back in action. A teaser trailer for a new reboot dropped at CinemaCon Thursday giving fans of the original police spoof films a first look at Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson taking the mantle from the late acting and comedic legend, Leslie Nielsen. The 72-year-old "Taken" star is playing Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Nielsen's titular character, and in the film, he'll use his "particular set of skills" to lead a police squad and follow in his father's footsteps, according to Paramount Pictures UK's description for the teaser. In the one-minute trailer, Drebin, disguised as a young girl, strolls into an armed bank robbery in progress before he removes his elaborate costume and takes down the suspects. When asked by a hostage in the bank who he was, Drebin responds, "Frank Drebin Police Squad. The new version." The reboot comes more than three decades after the trilogy consisting of the 1988 original "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!," the 1991 sequel "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear" and the 1994 "Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult." The original film, based on the TV series "Police Squad!," starred Nielsen, who died in 2010; George Kennedy, who died in 2016; and O. J. Simpson, who died last year. When does 'The Naked Gun' reboot come out? "The Naked Gun" reboot is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 1, 2025. What will be different about 'The Naked Gun' reboot? Aside from many of the original actors not being in the reboot, "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane is a producer on 2025's "The Naked Gun," while former "SNL" writer Akiva Schaffer is serving as director. Pamela Anderson, 56, is also set to help Neeson reload the "The Naked Gun" franchise. In a March interview with Neeson admitted to being "slightly nervous" about showing off his comedic chops in "The Naked Gun" after a career focused almost entirely on serious movies like "Schindler's List," "Taken" and "The Grey." "But it's a good script," Neeson said, per the outlet. "Akiva Schafer from the world of 'SNL' is co-writing and he's the director. So we'll see. We're still in the casting process for the other parts, but the script, there's some very funny laugh-out moments." 'The Naked Gun' reboot cast The 2025 "Naked Gun" reboot features the following stars:
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Pamela Anderson reveals father has cancer, praises healthcare workers
Pamela Anderson reveals father has cancer, praises healthcare workers Show Caption Hide Caption Pamela Anderson reveals surprising fact about her current fashion Pamela Anderson chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa before receiving a Muse Award at the New York Women in Film and Television gala. NEW YORK — While accepting an honor from a women's film and TV association Wednesday, actress Pamela Anderson revealed her father recently underwent successful cancer surgery. "I first need to apologize for my uncertainty these last few weeks," Anderson, 57, opened her speech before referencing her father Barry's health. "My father was undergoing cancer surgery and I couldn't have anticipated being here unless all went smoothly and my parents had all they needed. The good news is he's OK." Anderson, who earned nominations at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards for "The Last Showgirl," received a Muse Award at the New York Women in Film and Television gala in Manhattan. The original list of honorees, which also included "Wicked" actress Marissa Bode and CNN executive vice president Amy Entelis, was announced on March 6. Anderson's participation in the ceremony was revealed almost a week later. Anderson went on to thank the kindness of the doctors and nurses at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, adding that the healthcare workers did so, "in a blessed and generous Canadian healthcare system that make them feel safe." The actress moved back to her hometown of Vancouver Island in 2020. "I'm the child of a low income family," she continued. "If you haven't been there, it's hard to grasp the importance of universal free and fair healthcare. It's a taxpayer's human right." Pamela Anderson is done playing characters in her personal life. Could an Oscar be next? Pamela Anderson calls 'vanity' a 'prison' In her acceptance speech, Anderson said her move back home brought on "the best part of my life." "I may have cracked the code," she continued. "Vanity is a prison. Now I'm looking forward to the next project fearlessly with plenty to draw from. My pockets are full. I'm finally capable of being a fully available collaborator and I'm grateful that I've been given this chance at redemption." Anderson's upcoming projects include the "Naked Gun" reboot, the drama-thriller "Rosebush Pruning" and the drama "Places to Be." Pamela Anderson confirms gifting Millie Bobby Brown clothes Anderson recently found herself in the headlines for her own generosity. Actress Millie Bobby Brown revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that Anderson gifted Brown "a whole rack of clothes" for a recent press tour. Anderson told USA TODAY she was never on the receiving end of such a gesture. "I did it all on my own. I was just having a good time," the actress reflects on her fashion. "No stylist back then. No stylist now, actually!"
