Fashion
When ‘Nude’ Is Only Nude for Some People
Clothing designers are grappling with the challenge of an increasingly popular, yet racially problematic, style.
Nudity is en vogue these days. Shoppers are clamoring for nude swimsuits, nude lingerie, and nude designer clothes. It’s a simple yet edgy look for those bold enough to suggest they’re baring it all, and tolerant enough to endure the occasional double-take.
Yet for some, nude simply means beige. Or perhaps some lighter shade of tan. The problem with this particular color label is that, more often than not, “nude” is only nude if you happen to be white.