Naked Corsets Take Over the Red Carpet: Which Stars Turned Nudity Into Art — and Who Went Too Far?

The naked body has become fashion’s hottest accessory of 2026. Heidi Klum, Zendaya, Kim Kardashian and other celebrities are stepping out in unconventional corsets that mimic bare breasts and the contours of the human body. While some transform these provocative designs into works of art, others risk crossing the line into excessive exposure.

Vogue has dubbed the trend the breastplate — a sculptural corset shaped like a naked torso, sometimes crafted from a cast of the wearer’s own body. These designs can feature realistic nipples, three-dimensional details resembling hands and even sculpted bare buttocks.

Stylists say the success of the look comes down to the cut, fit and the way it is worn. When every detail is carefully considered, the body becomes part of an artistic vision. But when the sole aim is to shock, elegance can quickly give way to sensationalism.

Zendaya — Provocative With Impeccable Taste

The 30-year-old actress wore a pearl-toned corset reminiscent of an ancient sculpture, paired with a metallic skirt adorned with cascading beaded fringe. The Schiaparelli ensemble was delivered straight from the fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2026 couture show in Paris by her stylist, Law Roach.

Style expert Gigi Vakilzadeh praised the look for its dramatic impact without vulgarity. The cohesive color palette and sculptural silhouette made the outfit striking yet harmonious.

Verdict: A daring statement executed with impeccable taste.

Hailey Bieber — Gilded Nudity

At the 2026 Met Gala, Hailey Bieber wore a Saint Laurent corset crafted from 24-karat gold using a cast of her own body. The look was completed with a silk chiffon skirt, a pale blue cape and metallic gladiator-style sandals. The inspiration came from the fashion house’s 1969 couture collection.

Unlike more revealing versions of the trend, Bieber’s illusion of nudity stopped at the hips. Stylists praised the precise fit and color combination, calling it one of the most successful interpretations of the look.

Verdict: Flawless execution.

Kylie Jenner — A Living Sculpture

At the same Met Gala, 29-year-old Kylie Jenner opted for a nude-toned sculptural Schiaparelli corset featuring prosthetic nipples. According to the style expert, the shade matched her skin tone so closely that the outfit resembled a work of art rather than an attempt to grab attention at any cost.

The corset flowed seamlessly into a draped skirt, creating the impression of a sculpture in motion.

Verdict: A true work of art.

Kim Kardashian — A Statement That Shouted Too Loudly

Kim Kardashian, 45, also opted for an unconventional look at the Met Gala. She wore a sculptural design from the 1960s created by artists Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem and repainted in vivid orange at an auto body shop.

Kardashian told Vogue that she wanted something original, which was why she chose not to use a cast of her own body.

Stylists liked the concept and its connection to the Met Gala’s “Fashion Is Art” theme. However, they felt the dramatic construction overshadowed Kardashian herself.

Verdict: The concept worked, but the outfit was stronger than its wearer.

Heidi Klum — Too Much Skin

The 53-year-old model appeared at the Grammy Awards in February wearing a nude-toned Marina Hoermanseder outfit created from a cast of her naked body.

Klum admitted that she wanted to make a real splash. Stylists, however, criticized the shade, arguing that it clashed with her skin tone and left the overall look washed out.

Experts also noted that when all the attention is focused solely on nudity, fashion takes a back seat to shock value.

Verdict: Too revealing.

Teyana Taylor — Boldness and Drama

Thirty-five-year-old actress Teyana Taylor attended the Academy Museum Gala in a powder-blue Schiaparelli gown featuring a sculptural corset with raised details mimicking nipples. A plunging V-neckline was paired with a skirt embroidered with tiny tulle flowers.

Despite the abundance of intricate details, the stylist described the look as sophisticated. The shades worked beautifully together, while the corset accentuated Taylor’s figure.

Verdict: Bold, intricate and undeniably striking.

Sabine Getty — Art on the Edge

Jewelry designer Sabine Getty, 42, a member of a British-Lebanese family, chose a gold-and-white Ashi Studio ensemble for the Met Gala, featuring a hand-painted corset. She said the look was conceived as a “living work of art” and drew inspiration from 18th-century painting, in which light and shadow emphasize the contours of the human body.

Two sculptural hands added an extra layer of provocation: one cupped the breast, while the other reached toward the underwear line.

Experts praised the harmonious colors and precise fit but warned that designs like this can easily look more like lingerie than haute couture.

Verdict: Beautiful, but perhaps a little over the top.

Kendall Jenner — Intrigue Over Exposure

Thirty-year-old Kendall Jenner chose a more restrained take on the trend for the Met Gala. Her GapStudio dress, made from torn fabric, revealed a bustier-style top on one side.

According to the stylist, the look evoked a beautiful statue, accentuated the feminine curves and left plenty to the imagination.

Verdict: The perfect balance between provocation and restraint.

Greta Lee — Elegance in Red

Forty-three-year-old actress Greta Lee wore a deep, blood-red Issey Miyake corset to the opening of the San Francisco International Film Festival in April. Its glossy finish echoed other designs in the trend, but the looser fit made the look less provocative.

Paired with a burgundy maxi dress, the corset looked elegant and contemporary.

Verdict: Understated, striking and stylish.

The stylists’ main takeaway is that sculptural corsets can be both provocative statements and genuine works of fashion art. Proportions, precise tailoring and the harmony of the overall look are what matter most. When an outfit enhances a star’s individuality rather than overshadowing it, even the boldest illusion of nudity can look elegant.