Bebe Rexha has taken a stand against fashion designers who have turned down the opportunity to dress her for the Grammys, citing that she is “too big” to wear their creations.
The 29-year-old singer, who wears a UK size 10, shared in an Instagram video that her team had been in talks with several brands to secure an outfit for the prestigious event but faced rejections based on her size.
She expressed her disappointment to her 7.3 million followers.
Without specifically naming the designers involved, Bebe emphasized the unfairness of their stance rather than targeting individuals.
She questioned the logic behind deeming someone of her stature, only a US size eight, as too large to showcase designer attire, stating, “If a size six or eight is too big, then I don’t know what to tell you.”
In a bold declaration, she asserted, “Then I don’t want to wear your dresses.
‘Cause that’s crazy.
You’re saying that all the women in the world that are size eight and up are not beautiful and they cannot wear your dresses.”
Addressing those who have criticized her figure, Bebe unapologetically stated, “So all the people who said I’m thick and can’t wear dresses: F k you, I don’t wanna wear your f king dresses.”
Encouraging women to embrace their bodies regardless of societal expectations, the “I’m a Mess” artist urged, “Empower women to love their bodies instead of making girls and women feel less then by their size.
We are beautiful any size!
Small or large!”
Defiantly affirming her attendance at the Grammys despite the setbacks, Bebe concluded her message with a resolute, “Andddd My size 8 *ss is still going to the Grammys.”
The response to Bebe’s video has been overwhelmingly positive, with social media platforms flooded with supportive messages applauding her stance against body shaming and unrealistic beauty standards.
Commenters highlighted the normalization of sizes above eight, emphasizing that everyone should feel confident and beautiful regardless of their clothing size.
Bebe Rexha’s bold statement serves as a reminder of the importance of embracing diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry, advocating for self-love and body positivity for all individuals.
