A T-shirt with a message from Vetements’ spring-summer 2023 show that ironically brought to life a pivotal moment in American pop culture.
An ultra-girly robe lined with pink fur, a silver top and a T-shirt… One silhouette stood out from the rest at Vetements’ Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show. jetsetters Paris Hilton. With a message cover that said “Stop Being Rich”Ed). An ironic nod to a character that marked pop culture and one of the golden-haired heiress’s many exploits.
To understand this review, you have to go back to the 2000s.
In 2005, Paris Hilton became an Internet sensation with the slogan “Stop being poor.” (Stop being poor, editor’s note). For the launch of her sister Nicky Hilton’s clothing brand Chick at the Palm Casino Resort in Las Vegas, it became a symbol of the heiress’ eccentric personality and sense of provocation. Meanwhile, the hijacked shirt has a second life, seventeen years later thanks to Gouram Gvasalia, artistic director of the Vetements brand.
A myth created from scratch
Last year, Paris Hilton revisited this iconic 2000s moment on the Chinese app TikTok. In a short video, he explained that this cover does not exist: “There is this famous cliché of mine on the Internet. I’m sure you’ve seen it. I have never worn this tank top. It was completely photoshopped. Everyone thinks it exists, but it’s not true. he said in his famous nasal voice. According to him, the original had the inscription “Stop be desperate”. Editor’s Note). A myth created from scratch, which nevertheless continues to endure.
Source: Le Figaro
