"I can do whatever I want" - Revisiting Billie Eilish's bold reinvention with lingerie-clad Vogue shoot
Pop star Billie Eilish revealed a bold new image and body-positive message in a dramatic, lingerie-clad photoshoot for British Vogue, that marked a shift from her usual style.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:25 PM ISTPop star Billie Eilish revealed a bold new image and body-positive message in a dramatic, lingerie-clad photoshoot for British Vogue, that marked a shift from her usual style.
Billie Eilish at Met Gala 2023 (Source: El Pais)
In a dramatic shift from her signature baggy attire, pop star Billie Eilish dared to bare in a provocative photoshoot for the June 2021 issue of British Vogue, as reported by Billboard. "I love these pictures and I loved doing this shoot. Do whatever you want whenever you want. F— everything else,” Eilish stated on Instagram.
"A Bold Reinvention: Eilish's Power Statement with Lingerie"
Featuring stunning visuals of Eilish draped in lingerie, the Vogue spread also revealed the Grammy-winning artist's hitherto unseen tattoos. Bold and unapologetic, the star's new look marked a stark departure from her past fashion choices. One of the standout images captured the now-blonde singer confidently posing in a beige Burberry trench coat, complete with a matching corset, stockings, and high heels.
"The Body Positivity Debate: Eilish's Take"
Eilish was prepared for a potential backlash, stating, "If you're about body positivity, why would you wear a corset? Why wouldn't you show your actual body? My thing is that I can do whatever I want." She further proclaimed her stance on the matter, reinforcing, "It's all about what makes you feel good. If you want to get surgery, go get surgery. If you want to wear a dress that somebody thinks that you look too big wearing, f— it. If you feel like you look good, you look good."
This transformation was not a random whim, but a well-thought-out venture, with Eilish approaching Vogue with the idea of exploring a "classic, old-timey pin-up" look. This revelation sparked a new chapter in her artistic journey, coinciding with the announcement of her much-anticipated sophomore album, 'Happier Than Ever,' which was released on July 30, 2021.
The world-renowned pop star used this opportunity to not only reinvent her image but also to deliver a powerful message of self-empowerment and body positivity, encouraging people to embrace their individuality and own their decisions, irrespective of societal expectations or norms.
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