It feels like I’ve spent my entire life feeling worried that my bra is showing. I’ve even gone to extreme lengths such as using body tape to secure my pesky bra straps to the inside of my tops. For so long, it has felt like bras were meant to be felt but not seen.
But then, at Paris Fashion Week, I couldn’t help but notice exposed bras were everywhere. At Miu Miu, models wore cone bras, their peaks jutting out from long-sleeve shirts and tank tops for a more angular appearance. At Sarah Burton’s debut for Givenchy, exposed undergarments were proudly displayed beneath netted dresses. Valentino experimented with lace turtleneck bodysuits worn with stockings and satin bralettes layered on top. Vaquera took a more literal and absurdist approach with supersized bras turned into off-the-shoulder tunics. At the shows, guests like Zoë Kravitz wore dresses with lace details mimicking the appearance of a bra peeking out from a slip worn too low.
Givenchy Fall/Winter 2025
