Grammys boss breaks silence on Bianca Censori’s controversial NSFW red carpet outfit as he speaks out on ‘standards’
Over the weekend (2 February), Bianca Censori shocked the world with her choice of outfit at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
The 30-year-old model rocked up to the red carpet, along with her 47-year-old husband Kanye West, wearing a completely see-through mini dress while West donned an all-black t-shirt and trousers ensemble.
Needless to say, the 'stunt' triggered a whole load of drama - including false reports the couple were 'kicked out' of the awards ceremony, as well as fans questioning if Censori could face jail time for the statement ensemble.
Now, the executive producer behind the Grammys has broken his silence on the NSFW ordeal as he spoke out on 'standards'.
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Raj Kapoor, the executive producer behind this year's Grammys, explained to People a little more about the event's 'artistic black-tie' dress code.
He did, however, admit: "But in the music industry, I guess that's up for interpretation."
The Grammys boss continued: "Obviously there is a dress code for anybody actually performing on the show that we have to adhere to standards and practices.
"But as far as people attending and nominees attending, that would be something the [Recording] Academy [presents the Grammys] would have to answer."
And, if we're going by a 'Standard and Practice Wardrobe Advisory' shared by Deadline back in 2013, it would appear that Censori’s 'barely there' outfit may have broken a number of rules instated by the CBS Program Practices.
The advisory says 'buttocks and female breasts' should be 'adequately covered' as well as sheer or see-through clothing that 'could possibly expose female breast nipples' be avoided.
Additionally, 'exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttock and buttock crack' was also a major no-no.
The statement also requires that the 'genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible 'puffy' bare skin exposure'.
Before Kapoor's comments, there was quite a lot of speculation surrounding whether Censori could face legal action for 'indecent exposure' as both her breasts and nether-regions were on show during her fleeting Grammys appearance.
Tyla has previously reached out to the Grammys press office for comment on dress code rules.
California Penal Code 314 defines 'indecent exposure' as when someone: "1. Exposes his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby ; or...
"2. Procures, counsels, or assists any person so to expose himself or take part in any model artist exhibition, or to make any other exhibition of himself to public view, or the view of any number of persons, such as is offensive to decency, or is adapted to excite to vicious or lewd thoughts or acts."
Indecent exposure can reportedly be punishable by up to six months in prison or a fine of up to $1,000.
However, according to TMZ, the Los Angeles Police Department said no formal complaints were made to the police about Censori's statement look.
The source also added that the Grammys is a private event and that West was an 'invited guest'.
Tyla has previously reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for further comment.
Topics: Grammys, Celebrity, Music, Fashion, Kanye West, Bianca Censori
Rhiannon Ingle