This is not the first time the naked dress has been done - but here is why Bianca Censori did it all wrong as the Aussie behind her Grammys look is revealed
This is not the first time the naked dress has been done - but here is why Bianca Censori did it all wrong as the Aussie behind her Grammys look is revealed
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Bianca Censori caused a huge stir by stripping completely naked on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday, alongside her covered-up husband Kanye West. The designer, 30, who has previously shocked with risque displays, bared it all in a completely see-through nude mesh dress, worn without underwear - much to the shock of social media and onlookers. Bianca exuded confidence as she headed to the carpet clad in a furry coat, before theatrically dropping the garment and flashing her bare derriere to photographers.
She turned around to show off her topless chest and lack of underwear while West - nominated in the Best Rap Song category - leered at her nude body during the incident of indecent exposure. While many believe Kanye alone is responsible for his Australian wife's bold looks, an Australian designer actually influences her latest style choices. Model turned clothing designer Gadir Rajab is a boundary-pushing stylis co-owns Lebanese fashion label Raga Malak - a racy brand loved by the likes of Doja Cat, Lottie Moss and singer Mabel.
Bianca Censori caused a huge stir by stripping completely naked on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday, alongside covered-up husband Kanye West. The designer, 30, bared it all in a completely see-through nude mesh dress, worn without underwear - much to the shock of social media and onlookers. The designer - who is of Indian, Lebanese, and French heritage - revealed that he champions showing off women's bodies as a way of rebelling against his strict upbringing.
Gadir previously told PAPER magazine: 'Growing up Middle Eastern, your family usually strays you from doing certain things, like listening to certain music or wearing particular clothing under the guise that it's shaytan (devil) haram (forbidden) acts.'. But Bianca is not the first, and most likely won't be the last, to perform the brazen stunt. Several female stars have dared to bare on red carpets and at exclusive events over the years, but never gone as far as Bianca's completely nude look.
Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe's legendary nude dress stole the show at Madison Square Gardens in 1962 as she sang her version of Happy Birthday to celebrate President John F. Kennedy's birthday. The mesh and marquisette dress, embellished with 6,000 crystals, remained part of Monroe's estate until her friend Anna Strasberg enlisted Christie's to sell it in 1999. It was auctioned again in 2016 and was bought by Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Florida where it's been on display until Kim Kardashian had the idea of wearing the 'original naked dress' to the 2022 Met Gala.
The bespoke gown was so form hugging that Marilyn had to be sewn into it, and Kim has raised eyebrows by admitting she went on a crash diet to lose 7kg (16lb) in three weeks because it didn't fit her. Marilyn Monroe's legendary nude dress stole the show at Madison Square Gardens in 1962 as she sang her version of Happy Birthday to celebrate President John F. Kennedy's birthday. The mesh and marquisette dress, embellished with 6,000 crystals, remained part of Monroe's estate until her friend Anna Strasberg enlisted Christie's to sell it in 1999.
The first sketch of the dress was the debut project by American fashion designer Bob Mackie, who aged 21 had left Chouinard Art Institute to work for French costume designer Jean Louis. Speaking ahead of the dress' auction at Julien's, Mackie said: 'My job working with Jean Louis was my first job I booked in Hollywood when I was just out of school. 'That was the first time I had ever been involved in a dress like that. Since then I've done probably millions of them.
'That kind of dress, the illusion of being naked, thinking you can see something but you really can't. It was magical and it was simple. It was simple, yet so powerful. 'It was Marilyn, Marylin was used to being naked she didn't care and she looked amazing. Nobody had ever seen Marilyn in person like that, it was unbelievable.'. Jane Birkin. Jane Birkin kicked off the barely-there naked dress trend in the 1969 when she stepped out for the Slogan movie premiere, wearing a sheer black long-sleeved mini dress.
The iconic dress left very little to the imagination as the British-French actress and singer went topless underneath, wearing nothing but skimpy black underwear. She completed her look with an statement basket back and Mary Jane heels. Jane Birkin kicked off the barely-there naked dress trend in the 1969 when she stepped out for the Slogan movie premiere, wearing a sheer black long-sleeved mini dress.
Jane, who died aged 76 in 2023, was certainly a fashion icon. She was the muse behind the most popular, covetable and expensive handbag of all time - the Hermes Birkin. Cher once helped designer Bob Mackie skyrocket to superstar designer status when she started wearing his clothes. But one of her most memorable head-turning looks was his 'naked illusion dress' she wore at the 1974 Met Gala. The figure-hugging dress featured strategically placed sequins and silver feather trim.