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“Get Over It”: People Defend Christian Wilkins After ARIA Awards See-Through Dress Sparks Outrage
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“Get Over It”: People Defend Christian Wilkins After ARIA Awards See-Through Dress Sparks Outrage

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Bodies are just bodies, but for many, they are a topic of controversy.

Australian model Christian Wilkins’ sheer outfit sparked quite the outrage among people who tuned in on Wednesday (November 15) to watch the ARIA Awards.

The son of famous entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins showed up on the red carpet of the event awarding Australian musicians wearing a see-through outfit.

Viewers weren’t concerned about Christian potentially catching a cold, but were rather offended at the ensemble, which left little to the imagination.

Christian Wilkins showed up at the ARIA Awards in a see-through outfit that left many viewers stunned

Image credits: theprincewilkins

Image credits: ARIA

A video shared by the ARIA Awards on its official YouTube channel showed the 28-year-old alongside his co-host, Australian radio presenter Bridget Hustwaite, who was wearing an adorable electric pink dress with ruffles, leading the event.

And despite some viewers praising the duo for their professionalism, with a person commending their ability to “put the artists in the spotlight rather than themselves,” others were more focused on condemning Christian’s attire.

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A person wrote: “What the hell is he wearing? 

“Stop using your dad’s name to try and be relevant, sheesh.”

The 28-year-old hosted the red-carpet event alongside radio presenter Bridget Hustwaite

Image credits: ARIA

Christian opted for a sheer, tight dress that left little to the imagination

Unbothered and proud of his androgynous style, Christian enjoyed the rest of the night, showing up with another revealing outfit at an ARIA awards after-party which was reportedly hosted by Aussie artist G Flip, who had won two awards at the ceremony.

In fact, Christian made sure to immortalize the moment as he took to his Instagram page to unveil his party looks in a bathroom selfie.

Sharing the picture on his Instagram story, the TV personality posed in the Stardust Crystal Bralette by Michael Losord, which is priced at AUD$690 (approximately US$450).

Christian proceeded to wear a US$450 sparkling bra at an ARIA awards after-party

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Image credits: theprincewilkins

Christian has earned a name for himself after constantly appearing in gender-bending outfits, and has, as such, opened up about his gender identity.

“I think that all gender is non-binary, and at no point do I look at myself and I’m like, ‘I’m a man,'” the model and actor said

Image credits: theprincewilkins

In an interview with News.com.au, the fashionista said: “I do get asked [about pronouns] a lot. 

“I think that all gender is non-binary, and at no point do I look at myself and I’m like, ‘I’m a man.’

“But he/him still just does resonate with me more than they/them.

“I’d say that I’m non-binary, but I also still very much see myself in he/him pronouns.

“I think that we’re constantly discovering ourselves. It’s not like I feel conflicted enough to constantly be looking in and being like, ‘What sits right with me?’ I’m just living my life and if at some point, something feels more reflective of who I am, then sure, I’ll say it. 

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“But for right now, I feel very comfortable and very happy.”

Christian’s outfit sparked divided reactions

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Lispel- Lotte
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I misread and thought he wore this dress at some kind of child's event. THIS would have been a strange Outfit choice. Seen like that it's not bad at all. He obviously works for his appearance and even if not - the spicy parts are covered, so he can wear whatever he wants. It's not my cup of tea, but nobody gets hurt. If you don't like it - don't watch it.

WindySwede
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was my first thought seeing the headline to. Was it just that it was during a time kids could be awake? So just the same people [complaining] who ar willing to ban "evil" books? *sighs*

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Molly Whuppie
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the ARIA awards, not a kids show. The ARIAs are a music award show. It was streaming on STAN (Australian streamer, subscription needed) at 5pm and on free to air tv at 7.30pm. STAN has parental controls and on the free to air channel 7.30pm is not a kids timeslot. So this is of course people making an issue out of nothing. Edit to Add: the title of the article has changed. It originally said that people were offended he wore the dress during a children's timeslot.

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Lispel- Lotte
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I misread and thought he wore this dress at some kind of child's event. THIS would have been a strange Outfit choice. Seen like that it's not bad at all. He obviously works for his appearance and even if not - the spicy parts are covered, so he can wear whatever he wants. It's not my cup of tea, but nobody gets hurt. If you don't like it - don't watch it.

WindySwede
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was my first thought seeing the headline to. Was it just that it was during a time kids could be awake? So just the same people [complaining] who ar willing to ban "evil" books? *sighs*

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Molly Whuppie
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the ARIA awards, not a kids show. The ARIAs are a music award show. It was streaming on STAN (Australian streamer, subscription needed) at 5pm and on free to air tv at 7.30pm. STAN has parental controls and on the free to air channel 7.30pm is not a kids timeslot. So this is of course people making an issue out of nothing. Edit to Add: the title of the article has changed. It originally said that people were offended he wore the dress during a children's timeslot.

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