When Valentino's Fall/Winter 2022 collection arrived in Rome two years ago, it wasn't just then-creative director Pierpaullo Piccoli's designs that were making waves on the internet. In fact, it was Florence Pugh's sheer, floor-length gown (PP pink, of course; it's 2022, after all) that garnered the most attention. why? Pugh removed the padding that was intended to line the bust of his dress, leaving his bare chest showing through instead. While some online praised Pugh for freeing her nipples, others criticized her for a variety of reasons, from her slut-shaming to her body-shaming.
In an interview with Elle UK, oppenheimer The actress spoke candidly about the controversy.
“A year ago, when everything went wrong with my pink Valentino dress, my nipples were showing through the fabric and really freaked people out. What people are afraid of is freedom. I feel comfortable and happy. “The fact that it is,” she said. “Oppressing women by commenting on their bodies has been effective for a very long time. We're now in this swing where a lot of people are saying, 'I don't care.' I think there is.”
Mr. Pugh has previously mentioned this discourse. The week after the runway show, she wrote a heartfelt message to her detractors on Instagram.
“This isn't the first time a woman has had strangers ask her what's wrong with her body, and it certainly won't be the last. What worries me is how vile some men are.” she wrote. , “So many people actively wanted to let me know how disappointed they were with my 'small breasts' or how embarrassing it was to be 'flat chested.'” Pugh concluded the post by writing: Let's respect people. Respect your body. Let's respect all women. Let's respect humans. I promise your life will be a lot easier. And it's all thanks to her two cute little nipples #fuckingfreethefuckingnipple. ”
