Bella Hadid is the latest star to free the nipple , stunning fans in a see-through Yves Saint Laurent dress on the Cannes Film Festival 2024 red carpet. While this may seem inconsequential to some – sheer looks have become more common in recent years – the backlash online has made it clear that many people still aren’t comfortable with the evolution of modesty standards. In fact, many online users were quick to crticise the dress as inappropriate for the event and to even say it seemed like a ‘desperate’ bid for attention.
The Dutch-Palestinian supermodel, 27, arrived at the iconic film festival – along with other famous guests like Demi Moore , Cate Blanchett , Sienna Miller , and Kevin Costner – in look seven from the YSL fall 2024 show: a halter dress with a completely see-through top that appears to be made of pantyhose, complete with a control top hemline. Hadid joins a long list of stars who have recently ditched bras including Doja Cat , Kendall Jenner , Dua Lipa , Rihanna , and Miley Cyrus – all of whom have faced criticism for the bold choice. In a world where a woman’s body and clothing choices are often the subject of sexist scrutiny, the decision to expose a lot of skin carries inevitable political implications.
Hadid posted a picture of herself in the dress on Instagram , and while many comments reflect fans’ adoration of the model no matter what she wears, the top comment – with 1,826 likes – from user @2.hana.7 reads: ‘Bella I love you.