The history of Radical transparency

THE HISTORY OF RADICAL TRANSPARENCY 1920’S 1930’S 1940’s 1950’s

In the 1920’s sheer stockings became very popular Floor-length gowns were given a flirtatious edge with translucent, body-skimming chiffon.

Jane Birkin reinvented the sheer dress when she wore a see through LBD Cher was a key driver fro the sheer trend when she rose to fame in the 1970’s

In 1942 Rita Hayworth danced with Fred Astaire in a sheer layered gown. Austrey Hepnburn wears a dress with sheer panelling and embroidered mesh detailing

This dress worn by Kate Moss was another iconic moment for the sheer trend

From the timeline it becomes evident that Rihanna’s barely there dress was not a completely new concept

1960’s 1970’S and 80’S

1990’s 2010’s

However the trend is not brand new. In 1962 Jane Birken iconically wore a completely sheer dress exposing everything and was one of the first celebrities to do so, as did Cher in the 70’s, Kate Moss in the 90’s and Rihanna more recently. (Marie Claire, 2015)