Celebrity Style
From 1945 til today.
Allow me to point out the obvious:showing nippleshouldnt be contentious.
But alas, it is.
So much so that in 2012, filmmaker Lina Esco pioneered the #FreetheNipple movement.
As early as the 40s, however, brazen Hollywood stars were already pioneering the movement.
At the same time, magazine covers (like Doja Cats) are getting the same breast-baring treatment.
These days, youd be hard-pressed to find anyred carpetwithout a naked dress.
Because bodily autonomy is always worth celebrating, walk through memory lane with me.
Behold: 20 nipple-flaunting looks that made fashion history from 1945 to today.
She would go on to completely bare her breasts in see-through dresses just three years later.
Sheer pieces were strategically embellished to cover up body parts.
Jane Fonda: 1965
Jane Fonda hasalwaysbeen iconic.
Here she is in 1965, posing in a see-through ensemble.
(She was also seen rocking her signature woven basket bag.)
Cher: 1974
Cher and designer Bob Mackie frequently collaborated on her flamboyant ensembles.
Her 1974 Met Gala look, however, is arguably their most iconic.
In fact, its been referenced several times since by the likes ofKim KardashianandIce Spice.
Kate Moss: 1993
Who could forget this outfit Kate Moss wore in 1993?
Lil Kim: 1999
Lil Kim is the queen of nip-centric fits.
Remember thepurple seashell nipple pasty jumpsuitshe wore to the 1999 Grammys?
It was also one of the G-strings first red carpet appearances.
The ensemble would go down in MTV VMA history.
Serena Williams: 2004
Historically, athletes werent expected to be spicy dressers.
In 2004, Serena Williams flipped this narrative when she attended the premiere ofAfter the Sunsetin a pink-and-red dress.
Everybody really hated [it], but I think its kind of dope, she saidin a 2021Vogueinterview.
I had a weird hangover about it for a while because people were really critical.
The dress came full circle in June when Paltrows daughterApple Martin wore the exact dress.
Rihanna: 2014
What does it take to be a CFDA Fashion Icon awardee?
Iconic behavior, naturally.
Kendall Jenner: 2014
Jenner is one of todays biggest nipple-freers.
In fact, shes been flaunting nips for almost a decade now.
The model first bared the nip in 2014, during Marc Jacobs NYFW show.
It was doubly historical for Jenner since it was also her first-ever Fashion Week gig.
Even her response was epic: Why are you so scared of breasts?
This Barbie frees the nipple.
The see-through fabrication also served to display her many tattoos real and faux.
The most shocking of which was an ode to her gowns designer, Dilara Findikoglu, on her forehead.
This article was originally published onAug.
