There are several celebrities who have been involved in controversy because of their fashion. From Lady Gaga to Chris Brown, click through the most controversial celebrity outfits.
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Sophisticated or scandalous? The stars’ most controversial outfits
There are several celebrities who have been involved in controversy because of their fashion. From Lady Gaga to Chris Brown, click through the most controversial celebrity outfits.
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Tems
Singer-songwriter Tems (whose real name is Temilade Openiyi) had a lot to celebrate at the 2023 Oscars, as she was nominated as co-writer of Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which was nominated for the Best Original Song The 27-year-old appeared in a stunning white dress by Lever Couture with delicate tulle fabric that formed a striking silhouette around her, but as she took her seat in the audience, the striking look became a visual obstruction.
When she was spotted sitting in the crowd, the look quickly went viral online as people criticized the dress’s contoured hood that blocked the view of those behind her. Some simply called it “rude,” others pointed the finger at the stylist, and a viral tweet from Jarrett Bellini said, “Imagine waiting your whole life to be at the Oscars and you end up sitting behind a stratus cloud.” On the other hand, some argued that Tems was “taking up space as a black woman” and shared photos of Lady Gaga’s large headpiece at the 2009 Grammys, wondering why no one criticized her in the same way.
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Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner caused quite a stir when she showed up to the Schiaparelli show during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 23 wearing a strapless black velvet dress with an eerily lifelike lion’s head — a look from the new collection set to debut on the runway shortly after. In her Instagram post, Jenner clarified that it was a “fake art creation made by hand using man-made materials,” but viewers were not happy with the disturbing images, fake or not, and criticized them for once again glorifying “wildlife accessories.”
Critics who were waiting for a statement from PETA were bitterly disappointed, however, as the animal rights organization described the animal heads as “fabulously innovative.” In a statement released by Page Six In a statement released on , PETA President Ingrid Newkirk said the “looks celebrate the beauty of wild animals and could be a statement against trophy hunting, where lions and wolves are torn apart to satisfy human selfishness.” She added, “We encourage everyone to stick to 100% cruelty-free designs that showcase human ingenuity and prevent animal suffering,” and further urged Jenner to “expand that creativity to exclude sheep that are sheared bloody for wool and silkworms that are boiled alive in their cocoons.”
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And “Ye” West
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, wore a black T-shirt with the words “White Lives Matter” on the back while presenting his “Yeezy Season 9” collection at a surprise show at Paris Fashion Week on October 3, 2022. The choice of T-shirt was obviously controversial, and many people online were upset that the rapper and designer so casually (and without explanation) used the racist phrase, which has been adopted by neo-Nazi groups and white supremacists, as well as Trump supporters, in response to the “Black Lives Matter” movement, Billboard reports.
Ye has expressed varying thoughts on racism in America throughout his career. He’s now come a long way from his 2005 remark that George Bush “doesn’t care about black people,” as well as his 2018 appearance on TMZ Live, when he referred to slavery as a “choice” and wore a MAGA hat to visit Donald Trump. Controversial conservative Candace Owens joined Ye at his show in a matching “White Lives Matter” shirt.
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Melania Trump
When the U.S. government was under fire for its aggressive immigration policies that separated children from their families at the Mexican-American border, then-First Lady Melania Trump visited a detention center for migrant children in Texas wearing a jacket that read “I really don’t care, do u?” The statement generated huge backlash around the world.
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Melania Trump
This decision raised many questions, especially regarding her husband’s controversial “zero tolerance policy,” in which Trump separated children from their parents.
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Prinz Harry
Perhaps Prince Harry’s biggest misstep of all: The British prince was sharply criticized after he was seen at a party in 2015 wearing a Nazi costume, including a swastika armband.
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Lady Gaga
The world will never forget the moment when Lady Gaga arrived at the 2010 MTV Video Awards wearing a meat dress. It sparked extreme controversy, especially among animal rights activists.
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Lady Gaga
Another fashion blunder shocked the public in 2012. Gaga walked the catwalk at London Fashion Week in a burka.
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Julianne Hough
Actress and dancer Hough shocked and offended many people when she appeared for Halloween dressed as prison inmate Crazy Eyes (played by Uzo Aduba) with her face painted black.
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Chris Brown
Brown courts controversy wherever he goes. In 2012, he took it to the extreme when he dressed up as the Taliban for Halloween.
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Selena Gomez
The singer caused a stir. She showed cultural insensitivity when she appeared at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards wearing a bindi, a traditional Hindu symbol.
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Beyoncé
Queen Bey has been accused of cultural insolence over her music video “Hymn for the Weekend” with Coldplay. The video is set in India and has been criticized for inaccurately portraying the country.
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Hilary Duff und Jason Walsh
Hilary Duff and her then-boyfriend Jason Walsh made a bad choice when they attended the Casamigos Halloween party in 2016. She dressed up as a sexy pilgrim and he as a Native American. Duff quickly tweeted an apology when she noticed the shitstorm.
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Kylie Jenner
The youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan was criticized in 2016 for her headgear. The durag is typically associated with criminals of color, reports Refinery29.
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Farrah Fawcett
At the 2003 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, actress Farrah Fawcett wore a dress with an American flag on it. Many people found this tasteless because the flag was not supposed to touch the ground.
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Paris Hilton
In 2010, the hotel heiress was accused of being insensitive. She appeared at a Halloween party in a sexy Indian costume.
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild
Apparently her sister Nicky didn’t learn anything from this episode. She was also seen wearing a similar outfit five years later.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj caused a stir in the Catholic community when she wore this Versace outfit to the 2012 Grammy Awards.
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Nicki Minaj
Her outfit was seen as sacrilege and insulting. She went one step further and stood next to the “Pope”.
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Junya Watanabe
At Paris Fashion Week 2015, Japanese fashion designer Junya Watanabe’s collection was heavily criticized for featuring traditional African pieces worn primarily by white models.
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Scott Disick
The internet was abuzz when Kourtney Kardashian’s ex decided to dress up as a sheikh for Halloween in 2014. He posted a photo of the costume on Instagram with the caption: “Happy Halloween! We getting Arab money tonight.”
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Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake
One of the most controversial moments in Super Bowl history: Janet Jackson and JT’s halftime show in 2004 went badly wrong when Jackson’s breasts suddenly slipped out. The incident is often referred to as “Nipplegate”.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum put a lot of time and effort into this costume, which she wore to one of her big Halloween parties. The supermodel’s decision to dress up as the goddess Kali was considered disrespectful by many Hindu leaders.
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Katy Perry
Perry’s Geisha performance at the 2013 American Music Awards was also heavily criticized. The singer later had to apologize.
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Jeff Ross
Comedian Jeff Ross appeared at the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr as Joe Paterno (the late football coach), accompanied by two shirtless players. Paterno was a witness in a child abuse case at Pennsylvania State University.
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Khloé Kardashian
The Kardashians seem to be embroiled in controversy 24/7. This time, Khloé was criticized by her followers after she posted a photo of herself on Instagram that featured a Native American headdress.
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Bill Maher
