When Lil Nas X hit the Met Gala red carpet earlier this month, he provocatively sidestepped conventional dress code expectations. The 24 year old showed up in only a metallic G string and head to toe crystallized makeup by Pat McGrath. The star did not merely indulge the flurry of flashing cameras and spirited reactions to his look on the carpet. He luxuriated in it. He playfully purred and meowed when Vogue red carpet host Emma Chamberlain presented questions about his revealing cat look. And, after the event, the rapper posted a viral photo, pulled from Getty Images, to his Instagram page. The snap is of Lauren Santo Domingo on the same carpet. At least, ostensibly. A literal rear view of Lil Nas X in the background draws the eye.
The musician is not the only notable person turning underwear into outwear as of late. A quick survey of runways and celebrity fashion reveals that intimate wear is fast becoming, well, not so intimate. Just last fall, Bella Hadid enjoyed pizza while out and about in a pair of snug white short shorts that called to mind boxer briefs, the piece crafted in a similarly thin fabric. Earlier this week, Julia Fox donned a pair of Diesel boxer briefs for a trip to the gas station, styling them with a blazer and tee that read “High class white trash.” Kendall Jenner put a different spin on the trend by wearing her underwear over a sparkly semi sheer dress, crafting an intriguing reverse dressing ensemble for a Met Gala after party. Singer Mahmood performed at Eurovision last weekend with a prominently exposed thong pulled over his tucked in button down, almost like a deliberate wedgie. And over in Milan, Miu Miu’s gender inclusive fall 2023 show featured various models in chic, thick weave briefs. All of these moments seem to go beyond merely being shocking. Instagram content
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