On Monday, Kendall Jenner captivated the runway at “Le Defile L’Oréal Paris: Walk Your Worth” during Paris Fashion Week, wearing a striking scarlet Mugler gown. The dress featured a daring cutout across her right shoulder, boldly revealing a matching red bra underneath. This daring style instantly sparked memories of Lil’ Kim’s iconic purple jumpsuit from the 1999 VMAs, where the rapper’s asymmetrical outfit revealed a bejeweled pasty — a moment in fashion history that Jenner’s look clearly echoed.
Jenner’s Mugler ensemble is part of a growing trend: underwear as outerwear. Throughout the fashion world, lingerie-inspired looks are taking center stage. At London Fashion Week, Nensi Dojaka embraced this provocative style with bras peeking beneath oversized blazers, while Dolce & Gabbana showcased corsets and Madonna-esque cone bras in Milan. Even celebrities like Florence Pugh, Rihanna, and Sabrina Carpenter have embraced the trend on the red carpet and on stage.
Though underwear as outerwear may seem like a modern shock factor, the concept has historical roots, dating back to Marie Antoinette in 1783. In more recent decades, designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier have brought these intimate garments to the forefront of high fashion. Kendall Jenner, having already set trends in the past by opting for tights over pants in 2022, continues to push the boundaries of style, keeping everyone wondering — what will she wear next?
