A daring red-carpet appearance byHailey Bieberhas ignited fierce debate online after critics said her outfit at the Australian premiere of Wuthering Heights looked more suited to 'a bedroom' than a cinema event.
The model and Rhode Beauty founder attended the Sydney premiere at the State Theatre, wearing a sheer black lace Saint Laurent gown that immediately became one of the most discussed celebrity fashion moments of the week.
Images from the event spread rapidly across social media platforms within hours, prompting both praise and pointed criticism. The controversy highlights the increasingly blurred boundary among couture fashion, lingerie aesthetics, and the expectations surrounding film premieres.
According to event coverage originally published byE! Online, Bieber arrived in a floor-length Chantilly lace ensemble designed by Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello, featuring a halter-style bralette, visible briefs, and dramatic bell sleeves, all aligned with the film adaptation's gothic tone.
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The outfit's transparency formed the centre of discussion. Fashion writers noted that the design deliberately embraced the ongoing 'naked dressing' trend, in which sheer fabrics and lingerie silhouettes appear in formal settings.Voguedescribed the look as a sensual interpretation of Victorian styling that nodded to the film's romantic themes while maintaining modern minimalism.
The premiere itself drew international attention due to the new cinematic adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Coverage from Australia's ABC News confirmed Bieber's attendance among a high-profile guest list gathered ahead of the film's release.
Observers also noted that Bieber's appearance coincided with promotional engagements tied to the Australian expansion of her skincare brand Rhode, adding a commercial dimension to the red-carpet moment.
Criticism escalated rapidly after users on X (formerlyTwitter) circulated images alongside harsh commentary. One widely shared post described the ensemble as 'an outfit that belongs in a bedroom, not at a movie premiere', while another accused the model of maintaining an 'obsession with dressing like a Victoria's Secret model.'
this outifit belongs in a bedroom, not at a movie premiere. she has no aura, no vibes, no personality. her ability to always not serve is insane.https://t.co/Unry20WhO6
Source: International Business Times UK
