Bella Hadid is the newest star of free the nipplebeautiful fans in a sheer Yves Saint Laurent dress at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 red carpet.
While this may seem unimportant to some – sheer appearance has become increasingly common in recent years – the online backlash has made it clear that many people are still uncomfortable with the evolution of modesty standards.
In fact, many online users were quick to criticize the dress as inappropriate for the event and even say it seemed like a “desperate” attempt for attention.
The Dutch-Palestinian supermodel, 27, arrived at the iconic film festival – along with other celebrity guests such as Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett, Sienna MolenaarAnd Kevin Costner – in look seven from the YSL Fall 2024 show: a halter dress with a completely sheer top that appears to be made of tights, complete with a controlled hemline.
Hadid joins a long list of stars who have ditched bras recently, including Doja cat, Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, RihannaAnd Miley Cyrus – all of which have been criticized for the bold choice.
In a world where women's body and clothing choices are often the subject of sexist scrutiny, the decision to expose a lot of skin has inevitable political implications.
Hadid posted a photo of herself in the dress Instagramand while many comments reflect fans' admiration for the model no matter what she wears, the top comment – with 1,826 likes – from user @2.hana.7 reads: 'Bella, I love you, but what is this dress?'
A post on Reddit featuring images of Hadid at the festival sparked a fiery debate, with many condemning the fashion choice as “cheap” and a failed attempt at “shock value.”
User @tabxssum wrote: 'I'm sorry to find such see-through dresses where you can see the boobs/everything but the nipple is so unprofessional/tacky for an event like Cannes. It also looks so cheap.'
@DutchDidNothingWrong agreed, commenting, “I'm sick of famous people doing acts of exhibitionism at formal events.”
User @Perfect_Restaurant_4 put it plainly, writing: 'Too many nips. I would be so embarrassed if I talked to her with all her breasts there. Topless on the beach/around the pool is fine, but no breasts at a formal occasion.'
Others argued that stars seem desperate when they expose it all. @Felonious_Minx wrote: 'I have the reflex to immediately hate 'naked' clothing because it's so common and desperately cries out for attention.'
While some users liked the dress – @LadyHedgerton wrote: 'Very intriguing look. The hair/eyes/earrings give me a classic old-fashioned vibe, but the color of the dress/heels/lips feels modern. I love the two of them playing together, and Bella looks beautiful.” – the overarching sentiment seemed negative.
Hadid has previously spoken out about what it feels like to face this kind of online criticism. She said Glamour 'I read ten good comments and one terrible comment, and still beat myself up about that one [negative].'
Later in the interview, when asked about nipple release, she said, “I mean, my mom is European. My whole family is European.
'We always felt very comfortable with our bodies. It's okay if you don't want to show your body like that. But if a woman wants to show off her body, I'm all for it. Everyone likes a little sip.”
Hadid isn't the only celebrity to receive negative feedback for nipple release in recent months.
Olivia WildeFor example, earlier this year he attended a fashion show in a pure look and was subsequently the subject of much online debate.
The 39-year-old Booksmart director, who wore a sheer cut-out bodysuit with a smart cargo skirt, leather opera gloves, a choker, tinted aviator sunglasses and a statement belt, was targeted on social media with comments ranging from critical to downright dehumanizing.
In a 2021 interview with FashionWilde was asked about one viral photo which she has taken while breastfeeding and whether she is in favor of 'freeing the nipple'.
Wilde replied, “Absolutely. It is culturally specific because there is noticeably less fear of the nipple in other countries. I think we can all really benefit from ensuring that the stigmatization of women's bodies doesn't infect our own perspective of ourselves.”
She then argued for society's “puritanical perspective” on women's nipples and reflected on how breastfeeding changed her relationship with her breasts.
She said: 'When we have the opportunity to celebrate our bodies, it has an impact. It affects how we treat each other and how we treat ourselves. I wish that in this country we weren't as afraid of women's bodies as we are now and that we have this kind of puritanical view of nipples.'
She continued in the Vogue interview, saying, “I think it's really stupid. I'm someone who has breastfed two children and it's funny [because] Honestly, when you're breastfeeding, you have a different relationship with your breasts and with the rest of the world.
“And it's really hilarious to kind of deal with this society's fear of women's bodies, even though we honestly wouldn't be here without them.”
What is the Free The Nipple Movement?
Advocates for the #FreeTheNipple movement (a movement that began in 2012 in the run-up to a film of the same name by filmmaker Lina Esco) argue that destigmatizing and normalizing non-cis male breasts is a step toward an equal society in which men and women have the same degree of autonomy over their bodies and sexuality.
The timepiece (and the hashtag) was made famous by the model Cara Delevingne in 2015 when she posted on Instagram a photo of her own breast, censored, next to an exposed male breast. The photo went viral and sparked discussion about the double standards applied to male and female bodies online.
The movement's efforts have recently paid off, as Instagram and Facebook have announced that they can finally start end their ban on the female nipple.
Meta, the parent company of both platforms, admitted: “The restrictions and exceptions to the female nipple rules are extensive and confusing, especially as they apply to transgender and non-binary people.”
Clearly, our culture has come a long way since the frenzied panic surrounding the infamous Janet Jackson nip slip during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004.aptly known as #NippleGate).
But while it's unlikely the incident would cause the same uproar today, reactions to non-male celebrities baring their breasts remain almost as bizarrely puritanical as they were in the early 1990s.
Florence Pugh agreed to the free movement of the nipple after being cyberbullied and criticized for a see-through Valentino dress she wore in 2022.
When asked about the reaction of FashionPugh wondered why a woman's simply existing body is causing such a stir.
“I've never been afraid of what's underneath the fabric,” Pugh said. 'If I'm happy with it, then I'm going to wear it.
“Of course I don't want to offend people, but I guess my point is, how can my nipples offend you like that?”
When asked if she would continue with nipple release, she talked about how making a woman's body taboo contributes to rape culture: “It's very important that we do this.” I know some people might make fun of me for saying that, but if a dress with my breasts peeking through encourages people to say, “If you were raped, you would deserve it,” then that just shows me that there is so much. there is much more work to be done.'
But it seems the media frenzy surrounding Pugh's fashion decision hasn't taught everyone a lesson, judging by the many negative reactions to Hadid's latest look.
Other social media users on various platforms suggested that Hadid's outfit, and other similar sheer outfits worn by celebrities, indicate a lack of self-esteem.
Perhaps even more disturbing, an one night shag'. '.
It is this kind of uninvited sexualization of a woman's body – which is never inherently sexual, no matter how much of it is exposed – that Pugh spoke out against.
For stars passionate about gender equality in Hollywood, this response is a big part of why it's so important to continue dressing the way you want.
As long as sexist criticism of women's bodies and style choices persists, culture-changing stars like Pugh, Wilde and Hadid will continue to liberate the nipple as an act of rebellion.
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