In a moment that bridges pop culture and intimate apparel history, Lizzo took to Instagram this week to promote her upcoming album “B****” in a sheer white lace dress—a daring choice that revealed a cherry red bra and high-waisted underwear beneath. The ensemble, with its leopard print accents and the word “Hottie” emblazoned across the chest, recalls the bold, body-positive lingerie statements of icons like Jean Paul Gaultier’s cone bras for Madonna, who similarly weaponized undergarments as armor against public scrutiny. But Lizzo’s post was more than a fashion moment; it was a pointed rebuttal to her earlier critique of Instagram’s algorithm, which she accused of being “racist & fat phobic.” By reclaiming the very platform she decried, she turned her lingerie-clad dance into a symbol of defiance—much like the suffragettes who wore daring corsets as political statements in the early 20th century. The cherry red set, reminiscent of the revolutionary “Merry Widow” corsets of the 1950s that liberated women’s silhouettes, was a deliberate nod to visibility. Lizzo’s brand Yitty, which she also showcased in a red bikini earlier this month, continues this legacy, offering shapewear that celebrates curves rather than constraining them. As she announced her June 5 release date, fans flooded the comments with adoration, proving that when lingerie meets activism, the algorithm—and the audience—can be won over.
Originally reported by US Magazine