Peek-a-Boo, I See You: Designers Go Sheer, Slashed and See-Through

You might want to invest in some really nice bras and panties come spring--you know, the kind you won't mind everyone seeing. That is unless you want to wear these looks directly off the Paris runways--in which case, just throw them out. There's always a bit of nudity on the runways, especially in Paris where they just don't care as much, but from completely sheer frocks, to hip-high slits (and Karlie Kloss' bare bum closing Dior), we've seen more of models than usual. While we don't mind a little nudity on the runway, let's just hope this trend doesn't catch on with the red carpet crowd (Lindsay Lohan, we're looking at you). And now, without further ado, our favorite peek-a-boo moments from the collections.
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You might want to invest in some really nice bras and panties come spring--you know, the kind you won't mind everyone seeing. That is unless you want to wear these looks directly off the

We'll start things off with a bang: Bared nipples at Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Somehow, we don't see

Ever wonder what model Magdalena Frackowiak's backside looks like? Well yeah, there you go. Thanks John Galliano! (and might we add: DAYUM gurl!)

Even Valentino--the king of classy red carpet frocks--decided to do away with bras this season.

All we have to say to Gareth Pugh's structured venetian-blind-esque dress is: Ow.

Anthony Vaccarello showed a gown so slashed up that it's probably the only maxi dress in existence which would still require a bikini wax. Make that a Brazilian bikini wax.

We're not sure what purpose A.F. Vandevorst's scarf/necklace/top could possibly serve. Then again, if you're essentially topless, does it really matter?

We actually think Akris's sheer frock is extremely pretty...for a bathing suit cover-up.

Here's a dress--from agnès b--that could be sweet and demure. Except for the whole exposed breast thing, of course.

A titillating (get it?) look from Aganovich. But we guess with a hat like that, no one will be looking at your nipples.

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