Paris Jackson made a bold statement at NYFW by wearing a sheer top that exposed her nipple, serving as a comeback against haters and critics of her daring fashion choices, emphasizing her confidence and love for fashion.
Brooks Nader was seen in Paris wearing a sheer black blouse, embracing the free the nipple trend during Paris Fashion Week, amidst a series of celebrities showcasing bold, revealing fashion statements.
Comedian Natasha Leggero called out double standards during her stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv, addressing the disparity in societal acceptance of toplessness between men and women. Referencing the freedom of male comedians to perform shirtless, Leggero removed her own top on stage, questioning why women face restrictions in expressing themselves in the same way. The issue of censorship and double standards towards women's bodies has been highlighted by various celebrities, including Miley Cyrus and FKA twigs, as part of the free the nipple movement.
The White House has banned transgender model and activist Rose Montoya from future events after she shared a video of herself topless at a Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn. Montoya defended her actions, saying that going topless in Washington, D.C. is legal and that she was simply living in joy and existing in her body. The backlash over Montoya's video comes amid an increasingly hostile national climate for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people, with state lawmakers introducing 491 bills aimed at restricting LGBTQ+ rights so far this year.