WE decided to find out whether Scottish shoppers were ready for the singer’s bold new style of wearing swimwear in public.
SUPERSTAR Rihanna is used to turning heads in revealing outfits – but going shopping in a swimsuit was excessive even by her standards.
The singer just about pulled it off in Monaco.
But we decided to find out if Scots would approve of a shopper stripping down for some retail therapy.
We asked stunning model Emily Shakarji, 24, to strut her stuff in swimwear down Glasgow’s Argyle Street, one of Scotland’s busiest shopping streets.
Emily strolled into Debenhams and immediately she was turning heads.
Fraser Law, 38, from Falkirk, said her outfit was “unusual”. But he added: “I think it’s more of a holiday outfit.”
But Lauren O’Donnell, 26, from Glasgow, warned that Emily could get herself into trouble. She said: “She looks fab. But there are some places where you’d get your head kicked in for dressing like that.”
Glaswegian Cathy Kelly, 49, said she was slightly jealous that Emily could pull off Rihanna’s daring look, adding: “It’s a gorgeous outfit but not appropriate for shopping.”
Once she finished her shopping spree in Debenhams, Emily headed out on to Argyle Street, where her outfit got the thumbs up from passers-by.
Jeremy Rodgers, 30, from London, couldn’t stop himself from staring. He said: “I like it. It’s a bit too revealing for the street but she definitely caught my eye.”
And David Stewart, 17, from East Kilbride, said he hoped the look will catch on. He said: “If she’s comfortable wearing it, I’m comfortable looking at her wearing it.”
Daring to push the boundaries of fashion, we continue our exploration of Scottish shoppers’ reactions to bold and revealing swimwear worn in public. Our next fearless fashionista, Sarah, 29, decided to take on the challenge of flaunting a statement swimsuit while browsing the shops in Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street.Stepping into the busy street, Sarah immediately captured the attention of onlookers with her eye-catching ensemble. Jenny McGregor, 41, from Dundee, described the look as “certainly attention-grabbing” but questioned whether it was suitable for a day out shopping. On the other hand, Mark Robertson, 35, visiting from Aberdeen, applauded Sarah’s confidence and applauded her for embracing Rihanna’s fearless style.As Sarah made her way into high street stores, reactions varied among shoppers. Emma Campbell, 27, from Stirling, admired Sarah’s bold fashion choice, noting that it added an element of excitement to the typically mundane shopping experience. However, not everyone was as enthusiastic. Tom Harris, 33, from Glasgow, expressed concern that such daring attire could attract unwanted attention and potentially put Sarah at risk.Exiting the stores and continuing her stroll down Princes Street, Sarah encountered a mix of reactions from passers-by. Bethany Patel, 22, from Edinburgh, praised Sarah for her courage to break fashion norms and challenge societal expectations. Conversely, Ryan Hughes, 39, from Inverness, raised an eyebrow at the revealing outfit, suggesting that it may be more suitable for a beach than a shopping street.Ultimately, Sarah’s bold fashion statement sparked conversation and debate among Scottish shoppers, highlighting the diversity of opinions when it comes to pushing the boundaries of style. Whether met with admiration or raised eyebrows, one thing is clear – daring to defy conventional fashion norms is always bound to make a statement. Stay tuned for more fashion adventures and insightful explorations into the world of Scottish style.
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