hf STYLEUP
If there’s one thing we spotted during fashion month, it was prolific displays of one’s undies, but don’t get your knickers in a twist...
Did you know that Tutankhamun was buried with 145 pairs of underwear? Or that disposable paper underwear was all the rage for holiday-goers in the 60s and 70s? Or even that G-strings first appeared earlier than you probably might think, in the roaring 20s? It was decided that showgirls shouldn’t be allowed to perform fully nude, and so the least hardworking item of clothing ever conceived was put to use. Well buckle up (your harness) as we take a deep dive into your smalls drawer.
Historically, underwear was designed to protect parts of your body, but also to provide modesty. Through the years, it’s taken on new duties: to hide; to shape and to smooth. As lingerie wrestles its way into the spotlight, the line between what ‘should’ be kept under wraps and what ‘should’ be seen has been flipped on its head. While it’s certainly not for everybody, and if you prefer to keep your undies firmly underneath, we completely understand. But the rebellious little act of showing one’s pants we think is rather exciting (for SS24, The Attico, Diesel and Supriya Lele all agree). We’re bloomin’ mad for it.
1 NEW NIGHTIES
We’ll start softly to ease you in, with the simple slip dress. A slim 30s silhouette that stormed into popularity in the 90s, but in fact Marie Antoinette was known to wear one while hanging out with her pals. For SS24, Bevza’s offerings were made of the slipperiest silk, while Celine teamed its with big black boots.
2 PEEKING PANTS
Miu Miu changed the game when it sent knickers storming down the AW23 runway, paired with matching cardigans for a decidedly unexpected librarian energy. For this season, Alaïa’s high-cut briefs peeped out behind sheer vinyl skirts and dresses, while Alberta Ferretti’s white hipsters were slightly more family-friendly.
3 LACY LEGS
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