Celebrities Embrace 'Breastplate' Trend on Red Carpet

The red carpet has become a canvas for a daring new fashion trend: the 'breastplate,' or naked body mold. Celebrities like Heidi Klum, Zendaya, and Kim Kardashian have embraced this style, which involves wearing a 3D cast of a naked body, complete with anatomical details, as a garment. While some interpretations have been praised for their artistry, others have drawn criticism for being overly revealing or poorly executed.

Personal stylist Gigi Vakilzadeh described the trend as a way to express femininity and present the wearer as a "live piece of sculptural art" when done correctly. However, she cautioned that overdoing it can be "uncomfortable to the eye." Lisa Talbot, another stylist, noted that the success of these outfits hinges on execution, with well-designed bodices defining the waist and creating an hourglass silhouette.

Notable Appearances

Teyana Taylor recently turned heads at the Academy Museum Gala in a powder blue Schiaparelli breastplate gown with embossed nipple detailing. Vakilzadeh praised the look as "dramatic and busy, but somehow looks exquisite," highlighting its impeccable fit and flattering details.

Heidi Klum opted for a custom Marina Hoermanseder design, made from a body cast of herself, for the Grammy Awards. While Klum intended a "showstopper kind of outfit," Vakilzadeh felt the tonal execution was "off" for her skin tone, and Talbot suggested it leaned too heavily on the "shock factor."

Zendaya's appearance at a premiere in a pearl white Schiaparelli breastplate, reminiscent of Greek sculptures, was lauded for its "tasteful drama." Her stylist reportedly had the gown delivered directly from Paris.

Kim Kardashian's Met Gala attire, a 1960s body mold by Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem painted vibrant orange, was called an "exquisite piece of art" by Vakilzadeh, though she felt the celebrity was "overpowered by it."

Kylie Jenner also sported a Schiaparelli sculpted nude breastplate at the Met Gala. Vakilzadeh described it as a "piece of art" due to its exquisite tonal matching to Jenner's skin tone, making her appear like a "beautiful statue."

Kendall Jenner offered a more subtle interpretation at the Met Gala with a GapStudio gown featuring a bra top peeking out. Vakilzadeh saw it as "beautiful statue, celebrating a woman's body and curves" that leaves "enough to the imagination."

Hailey Bieber's custom Saint Laurent breastplate dress, sculpted from her own body and made of 24-carat gold, was praised for its "perfect execution" by Talbot, who emphasized the importance of balance and thoughtful design.

Sabine Getty's gold-and-white Ashi Studio creation for the Met Gala, featuring hand-painted elements and literal hands cupping her body, was deemed "a bit much" by some, with warnings that such designs can veer into lingerie territory.

Greta Lee wore an Issey Miyake bodice in red at a film festival. Vakilzadeh found it to be a "simpler version of the trend" that focused on fit, making it look chic and flattering when paired with a matching maxi gown.