Doja Cat single handedly changed the way I view lingerie

Now that Doja Cat’s Scarlet Tour has wrapped up, it’s the perfect time to dive into what truly stole the show: the costuming. Since Coachella, the European leg has featured a variety of undergarment-centered outfits, including jock straps and bras wrapped in 613 hair bundles by Charlie le Mindu.

How Lingerie is viewed

“The styles and materials of lingerie available have evolved with every historical era, especially with changing attitudes towards comfort, sexuality, modesty, and gender roles”. The 21st century has witnessed significant evolution in the lingerie industry, marked by the dethroning of Victoria’s Secret as the leading lingerie brand and the rise of Savage x Fenty, known for its inclusive brand ethos and annual show. Lingerie has simplified considerably from its more complex beginnings.

• Length/night gowns
• the female body has becoming commercialised
• It was never Prêt à porter
• Use of the Corset
• Corset revolution
• Période harlingstone
• French can can, urlesque stripping

Lingerie/ undergarments today

The success of Skims and the integration of hosiery into ready-to-wear collections, spearheaded by Miu Miu as a leading luxury brand, continues to captivate the world, securing its top spot on the Lyst Index list. Miu Miu pioneered the exposed-boxers trend, creating effortlessly cool layered looks in 2020, and they haven’t slowed down on setting trends since. For SS24, the trend of underwear as outerwear has dominated.

The statement made by Doja’s Scarlet tour looks

“Being sexy is being confident in who you ar,e owning who you are and owning how you look” – Nicki Minaj. In Doja’s Scarlet era, she embodied this perfectly. Her Coachella performance, where she boldly transitioned from wearing a 613 middle part buss down wig to a shaved head, felt like an act of rebellion that resonated deeply with her fans. During this era, critics and haters made derogatory comments about her natural hair and the entire aesthetic shift she embraced, moving in a completely different direction from her previous Planet Her and Hot Pink pop eras. She stepped on stage, free from society’s expectations of stardom, and delivered outstanding performances. This is why I believe her stylist Brett Ian Nelson is iconic for dressing her primarily in undergarments, lingerie, and layered or accessorized tights throughout her entire tour. Offstage, these garments are associated with our most vulnerable moments- whether in front of our mirros, in bed, or with a significant lover. Even when Rihanna wears her own Fenty Savage lingerie, it’s always meticulously styled, layered with clothing, it features a glimpse of undergarments subtly teasing sexiness while maintaining an overarching sophistacted look. On the otherhand Skims has evolved from its core shapewear basics to creating loungewear that is stylish enough for outside the home, reflecting Yeezy’s influence. The shift has reached its peak with Bianca Censori and Doja Cat, who confidently step out and perform in lingerie, embodying empowerment through their choices

Recently, Bianca boldly stepped out with her outfit making quite a statement, which prompted Shannon to reflect on styling and perception. She stepped out a few times now quite literally with her nips swinging in the wind, but not to touch on Kanye’s girls too much.

I also think Bianca, like Doja is embracing a similar bold approach by showcasing herself in lingerie, pushing the boundaries of public nudity. in this new era of stardom, fans crave a deeper more intimate connection with celebrities, and both are delivering exactly that. Bianca Censori has consistently embraced a personal style defined by sexual liberation and boundary-pushing. Its been fascinating to watch critics scrutinise her fashion choices, such as micro shorts and tights as pants, especially now that these trends have gained validation. Our societal norms usually dictate that pants are a staple and deviation from this standard often elicits strong reactions, making such choices appear truly revolutionary. But is the move away from trousers a fashion revolution or merely a trend? From the stylish avenues of New York to the high-fashion runways of Paris, the pantless look has captivated the style world.

How Doja changed my view of lingerie: Doja Cat has refined the role of lingerie in fashion, transforming it from a private garment into a powerful statement piece. For artists and fashion enthusiats alike, this shift represents and exciting chance to challenge outdated norms and make bold statements. By embracing lingerie as ready to wear and pushing the boundaries of traditional attire, she encourages us to explore new forms of self-expression and liberation. This trend not only challenges conventioal fashion rules but also celebrates the freedom to break from the norm and redefine personal style on a grand scale.