A daring new design trend that revolves around doing away with pants and accessorizing your underwear to create a statement is being embraced by celebrities. Whether wearing briefs or pants, with or without stockings, these celebrities are boldly slaying outfits that blur the boundaries between innerwear and outerwear.
The “no-pants” fad, which has swept the celebrity world, is an indication that fashion standards are changing. Subtly influencing red carpet selections, the style started small and may have been inspired by the popularity of cycling shorts. Since then, it has become a widespread sensation.
At the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, Irina Shayk made waves with a translucent dress layered over underwear and a jacket. It was one of the trend’s most memorable moments.
This isn’t just a fleeting trend; it’s been gathering steam since at least 2022, when Kylie Jenner’s outfit of briefs over stockings during Loewe Paris Fashion Week caused quite a stir.
On several occasions, celebrities like Camila Mendes have remained true to the style, solidifying its status in fashion culture. Not only is this out-of-the-ordinary look appropriate for high-profile events, but celebrities like Julia Fox have been caught grocery shopping in their underwear, and in March 2024, Kristen Stewart broke the rules by strutting a bold outfit on the streets of New York City.
Underwear as outerwear is more than just a fad—it’s a daring fashion statement that’s changing ideas of what makes for stylish and daring clothing as long as this trend continues and develops.
