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News.com.au
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
The ‘naked dress' trend has suffered a PR problem
OPINION There are certain fashion trends that, no matter how often they appear on the red carpet, always seem to teeter on the edge of cliché and trying too hard. Naked dressing, with its catchy, oxymoronic name, is one of those trends. The phrase encompasses everything from sheer fabrics, risqué cut-outs, and garments made entirely of strategically placed beads, or, in the case of Zoe Kravitz at the 2021 Met Gala, sexy chain-mail. Since Kate Moss rocked that see-through slip dress with little black briefs in 1993, celebrities from Rihanna and Beyoncé to Emily Ratajkowski, the entire KarJenner clan, and perhaps most infamously, Bianca Censori, have all tried their hand at the daring fashion statement. But for me, there's always been something about this sartorial choice that seems a bit … well, obvious. Let me preface this by saying that if the 'free the nipple' movement had only one fan, it would be me. Sometimes I even wish I could pull off the look myself, but I am nothing but a mere mortal – and cosplaying as a near-naked celebrity while walking the streets of Surry Hills on my lunch break might get me arrested for public indecency. That said, while I've wholeheartedly supported the spirit of this trend, I've wanted to speak to the manager about it a few times. Because as much as I believe it's empowering in theory, the execution often feels off, and overly sexual just for the sake of it. Too often, the looks focus solely on shock value, with bare boobs and bums front and centre. Again, I don't mind showing off your boobs. Honestly – there's something deeply satisfying about women reclaiming their bodies and dressing however they please, especially when it unsettles men who still think they get a say. But when I look to celebrities for fashion inspiration, their bare boobs are just not going to make the cut on my Pinterest board. The trend is stuck in a cycle of, 'Who can create the most out-there look'. The problem is, when everyone jumps on the bandwagon and takes their clothes off, there's only so far you can go. We can't keep stripping forever. I wish celebrities would start trying to incorporate the subtle art of a chic nipple into everyday outfits – in a way that the average Muggle can actually attempt to emulate. Of course, celebrities don't owe us anything – except the exact details of what they asked their plastic surgeons for – but it would be nice to be able to get some fashion inspiration from them again. Because right now, the naked trend has hit a wall. That is, until a recent photo landed on my WFH desk this morning, and I thought, finally, there could be some hope. Brooks Nader, the Sports Illustrated model who is currently having a moment after being papped at the Sanchez-Bezos wedding, has somehow made the naked trend fashionable, and dare I say, elegant. Yes, she has a body that fits society's beauty standards, and her perfectly perky breasts are easy to transform into something stylish (bigger boobs haven't had that privilege historically), but I think credit should be given where it's due – and she's nailed it. While she's built her reputation as a glamorous cover girl, it would be easy for her to take this trend in a sexualised, male-gazey direction. Instead, through various stylistic choices, she's elevated it to what it always had the potential to be: something truly chic. Part of Nader's genius is in her choice to wear a maxi dress with long sleeves and a high neck, deliberately covering everything except her chest. The on-trend yet timeless polka dot dress is flowy but tailored in all the right places. Unlike nude-coloured dresses, the navy softens the overall look, making it less overt and more quietly sophisticated. Of course, her hair, makeup, and accessories all contribute too. Her balayage hair is full, bouncy, and blow-dried in an '80s supermodel kind of way. Her glowing skin also adds to the effect, while chunky gold earrings finish the vintage-inspired look. And we can't forget the sunglasses at night. It's a move that could easily feel try-hard, but here, they're the perfect finishing touch, adding a hint of mystery when her outfit otherwise leaves little to the imagination. Finally, just in case you're still not convinced this is a fashion masterpiece, her pilates princess posture is the final piece of the puzzle that ensures she pulls the look off. While it's easy to dismiss the naked trend as attention-seeking or tacky, I urge you to give it another go. I reckon we're just starting to see its evolution.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Indy Clinton shocks as she parties pantless at Bouf beauty Melbourne launch
Indy Clinton has continued her wild launch tour for Bouf haircare, taking the party to Melbourne in a pair of red leather hot pants after similar appearances in Sydney and on the Gold Coast. The TikTok personality, 27, has been making headlines with her eye-catching ensembles (including an 'ultra-short' red dress previously worn by Margot Robbie) as she secures press for the newly-launched haircare brand. On Thursday, the Sydney-based mother of three proved we haven't seen the last of naked dressing as she stepped out in a pair of red leather hot pants and a skintight burgundy turtleneck. Indy flaunted her ultra-trim pins in the shorts that more closely resembled underwear as she downed winter-warmer cocktails at Bar Jayda. The brunette bombshell, who recently hired a private investigator to identify her online trolls, cut loose in the bathroom with her fellow influencers, Izzy Armitage and Jaquie Alexander. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the The trio of Instagram models delivered a bathroom lip sync to Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' in their cocktail attire. 'This is the best group of people,' Indy told the crowd of her fellow influencers who had gathered to enjoy the festivities. As temperatures in the Victorian capital dropped to 12°C, Indy did cover her legs in a pair of sheer black stockings teamed with stilettos. She finished the look with a chocolate faux fur coat, which she tossed on and off for the cameras in the candlelit room. It comes after she unveiled her ultra-fit figure on Instagram last week, 'Feeling the fittest and strongest I've ever been,' Indy wrote as she revealed the results of a dedicated gym regime with an underwear photo. 'I've put way too much sacrifice and sweat into getting strong after three babies to not show you.' Indy recently turned to a private investigator to identify the internet trolls who bully her online. The social media star, who copped severe backlash following her rhinoplasty surgery, hired professionals to identify women who have been 'trolling', 'harassing' and 'defaming' her over the years. The brunette bombshell, who recently hired a private investigator to identify her online trolls , cut loose in the bathroom with her fellow influencers Izzy Armitage and Jaquie Alexander Speaking to The Daily Telegraph earlier this month, Indy revealed that the cyberbullies had been identified and she was ready to take action to hold them accountable. 'Some of the defamatory things which have been said about me in recent years are extremely distressing,' she began. She went on to express her frustration over the issue, saying that if the social media platforms couldn't make a change, she would. 'I will use my platform and my voice to not only spread awareness but to make an impact,' she shared. The social media star made a harrowing confession about the toll cyberbullying takes on mental health. 'Lives are being taken,' she said, adding: 'For me - a few months ago - what I endured was life or death.' Indy then took to TikTok to share a clip regarding her investigation into the trolls, revealing some of them were 'mothers'. 'How it feels receiving a 64-page report from my PI [private investigator] after an extensive three month investigation on all my ladies (mothers) who have continuously bullied, defamed and trolled me and my family for months and months and even years,' she wrote across the video of her dancing. 'Send me some outfit inspo pics for court,' she captioned the post, alluding to the fact that she was taking legal action against the cyberbullies. The action has been heralded by Australian influencers as something of a rallying cry, with dozens of high-profile content creators praising the effort online. 'Think I might do this too. You are not anonymous trolls,' AFL WAG Bec Judd commented on the post.
The Guardian
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Naked dressing: why Cannes is demanding celebrities wear clothes on the red carpet
Name: Naked dressing. Age: You could say the trend goes back to Genesis … The prog rockers at the peak of their pomp in the 1970s? Further back still, to the first book of the Bible – Adam and Eve, wandering round the garden, in the nuddy. Until disobedience, shame, fig leaves, etc? Yes – although, recently, the trend has been the other way round. No shame? No fig leaves? Barely any clothes at all, or that seems to be the idea behind 'naked dresses' at least – concealing one's flesh is boring, it's all about revealing now. Where? Who? Red carpets everywhere. And everyone. Paris Hilton in a shimmering sheer gown at a party in LA in February. Kim Kardashian has been rocking up next to naked for years. Then her ex, Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori, took naked dressing to a whole new, (certainly chilly) level at the Grammys. The photographs had to be pixellated, I remember. And presumably there will be more red-carpet flesh on show at the 78th Cannes film festival, which starts this week. Main non, actually. The organisers have put a ban on provocative displays. No Cannes do? Or un oeuf is un oeuf, if that's the way we're going. But I remember Bella Hadid wearing a see-through dress last year? Yes, Natasha Poly, Elle Fanning, Meredith Mickelson and many others have all recently been at Cannes in sheer outfits. So why the sudden prudishness? 'For decency reasons,' a festival document stated. 'Nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival.' And if you flout it and flaunt it? 'The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.' They'll be shown the Palme door, you might say. So what are you allowed to wear? Black tie, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, elegant sandals 'with or without heels'. Why the specific mention of heels? Probably because of the last dress code scandal to throw Cannes into controversy. In 2015 a group of women were reportedly barred from a red carpet screening for not wearing high heels. Dress up, dress down, too much, too little … the organisers need to make their minds up! Or – radical idea – just let guests dress how they want and however they feel comfortable. A pair of (red) carpet slippers? Perfect. Do say: 'Never mind what anyone is or isn't wearing, I'm here for the new Spike Lee film. Don't say: 'I am wearing a suit, it's make of invisible fabric!'
