Rihanna’s Super Bowl half-time show was a hit, and so was her Loewe bustier. See how other structured pieces like this, from YSL to Balmain, combine strength and sexuality
Rihanna’s return to the stage and the announcement of her second pregnancy weren’t the only key takeaways from her highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time show earlier this week.
Bad girl RiRi made a red-hot fashion statement with her scarlet Super Bowl ensemble that included a custom-made Loewe jumpsuit with a sculpted breast bustier and a leather maxi puffy coat by Alaïa, which was reportedly a tribute to the late fashion journalist André Leon Talley and his love of plush, down-filled capes.
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The bustier, in particular, has fashion enthusiasts in a tizzy with its bold portrayal of sensuality and strength. Not only does it embody women’s empowerment—like Wonder Woman with her red and gold breastplate—but it also pays homage to female sexuality with how blatantly it accentuates its wearer’s figure. Here is how this distinctive item of clothing has evolved through the past few decades.
