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"Cannes Film Festival's Exposed Bra Trend Makes Waves, but Critics Question the Execution"

A new fashion trend has emerged at the Cannes Film Festival, as seen on celebrities like Sydney Sweeney, Scarlett Johansson, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

"Cannes Film Festival's Exposed Bra Trend Makes Waves, but Critics Question the Execution"
"Cannes Film Festival's Exposed Bra Trend Makes Waves, but Critics Question the Execution"

These stars have brought back the iconic exposed bra trend from the early 2000s, although not everyone is fully embracing this revived fashion statement.


Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in Euphoria, attended the festival wearing a silky slip dress layered over a powder-blue Miu Miu bra, with the cups and straps peeking out over the top. Scarlett Johansson showcased her version of the exposed bra trend on the Cannes red carpet, donning a pale pink custom Prada dress with a thin-strapped white bra integrated into the bodice.


Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley embraced the trend in Fendi couture, wearing a white thigh-slit gown with a sparkling bra insert. The Fendi Spring 2023 couture collection heavily featured visible bras and negligee-inspired ensembles.




While the concept of using underwear as fashion is not entirely new, with early-to-mid-2000s pop icons like Amy Winehouse and Nicki Minaj already rocking the visible bra trend, its resurgence has sparked mixed reactions.


Some online users praised the trend, finding it cute and playful, while others were less enthusiastic, suggesting that the celebrities weren't fully embracing the trend's comeback.


Certain individuals emphasized that wearing visible bras should be done right and shared images of Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice as examples of successful execution.





However, many people believed that a black-tie, red carpet event like the Cannes Film Festival was not the appropriate occasion for this casual fashion trend. They felt that celebrities should stick to more traditional choices instead of pairing bra straps with floor-length gowns.


As exposed bras are expected to become one of the biggest fashion moments of the year, some hope that the trend will be executed more effectively in the future. It is possible that the current attempts have not fully realized the vision behind the trend.


Apart from the exposed bra trend, there have been many other notable fashion moments at this year's Cannes Film Festival.


Elle Fanning turned heads with her silver Paco Rabanne dress, which featured long, shard-like sequins and metal cut-out snowflakes.


Jennifer Lawrence made a statement by wearing a crimson Christian Dior couture gown with a corset bustier and opted for casual black flip-flops instead of heels. Maya Hawke and Natalie Portman also impressed with their Prada and Christian Dior outfits, respectively.

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