Pearl 2024: The Rise of Celebrities Flaunting Breastplate Fashion
Pearl. 2024 has a new trend on the block with fashion designers going all out with pearls in their couture collections. From Manish Malhotra and Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, to Tarun Tahiliani and … People started calling breastplates a new trend. But one red carpet appearance and a magazine cover does not necessarily a trend make. Tom Ford’s breastplates are custom-made through a process that involves 3D scanning the wearer’s torso, and they sell — ‘retail’ seems wrong when it’s this amount — for $15,000. Similarly, Zendaya made waves in 2020 with a molded pink breastplate from Tom Ford, a piece that required a detailed body scan to achieve its custom fit. Lupita Nyong’o also embraced the trend at the Tony Awards, wearing a silver body cast designed by Pakistani artist Misha Japanwala. The allure of the breastplate extends beyond its aesthetic.
Style Notes: Revival of the Large Collared Blouse
Some blouse trends are new for 2025, while others have already had their day in the sun. This is true of the large collared blouse, which was all the rage between 2013 and 2017. Now, though, people are catching on to its charm again and its ability to make whatever outfit you’re wearing look much more joyful, too.
Shop the Blouse: The Resurgence of Breastplates
Explore the resurgence of breastplates as the latest fashion essentials, adorned by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox, and Jennifer Lopez. Originally a piece of Ancient Greek armor, the modern-day breastplate merges artistry with the female form, creating a bold and futuristic fashion statement. Discover the top 10 celebrity looks and anticipate this trend hitting high street shops soon.
The Fusion of Female Sexuality and Power
This trend has started a certain dualism between female sexuality, as embodied by lingerie dressing, and female power, as embodied by the leather breastplate. In the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar Gwyneth Paltrow wears a glossy, fuchsia Tom Ford bustier, which costs $15,000 (£11,500) and is described as an “anatomical … Whatever she wears, becomes a fashion trend! The talented singer and actor Rihanna chose to flaunt the breastplate style for one of her performances at the Super Bowl. Riri chose a custom look from fashion brand Loewe that included a leather breastplate form-fitting top, and a silk jersey catsuit, layered with a matching flight suit.
Celebrities Embracing the Trend
Explore the resurgence of the breastplate bodice trend as seen on Nicole Kidman and other celebrities such as Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor. However, the breastplate bodice was nothing new to the fashion world even five years ago. Time and again, globally celebrated designers and fashion houses have brought it back on the runway.
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