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October 3, 2013

Nipples: Your Best Accessory Next Spring (NSFW)

By Stella Bugbee and Diana Tsui

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Whether on full display, or peeking coyly out of mesh dresses, there was no ignoring the overwhelming abundance of mammaries on display on the runways this month. We didn’t find any bra, on any runway, in any city. From the sheer whites of Michael Kors, Alberta Ferretti, and Paul Smith, to the primary reds and pinks at Sophie Theallet and Max Mara, to the sexy blacks at Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Alexander Wang, and more, the message was clear: Spring 2014 favors small-breasted women who feel comfortable going virtually topless.

You probably won’t be trying this trend without a cami underneath, or at least a pretty, lacy bra you want the world to appreciate. Even Miley Cyrus draws the line with polka-dot pasties. Regardless, we’ve edited the hundreds of examples down to the cream of the crop, to bring you the slideshow ahead. Just imagine how much easier it will be now for Femen’s stylist to plan their next Fashion Week outfits.

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