Billie Eilish On Owning Her Body This Time!
Billie Eilish is one of the most famous contemporary times singer and now she is taking back her power by speaking out against systemic abuse, body positivity and the unrealistic expectations placed on young women. In the cover story for British Vogue’s June edition, 19-year-old Eilish spoke with a journalist about her new single and her evolving relationship with her own body.
The accompanying photoshoot sees the multiple Grammy winner eschew her trademark oversized silhouette in favour of a series of form-fitting catsuits and corset-inspired looks styled with pieces from designers such as Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Valentino and Burberry. She also revealed a new blonde hairstyle after years of sporting her signature green locks. Billie always used to cover her body with baggy dresses and this time she revealed her tattoo too.
This is a big change for Eilish, who said in the interview that her body is her “deepest insecurity” and “was the initial reason for my depression when I was younger” Billie also wore baggy clothes most of the times because of this reason. Discussing her new single, “Your Power,” the singer said: “It’s an open letter to people who take advantage — mostly men.” In the song, Eilish addresses someone who has abused a minor, but it’s not targeted at any individual, she said.
“I would like people to listen to me. And not just try to figure out who I’m talking about, because it’s not about that. It’s really not at all about one person. You might think, ‘It’s because she’s in the music industry’ — no, dude. It’s everywhere,” she added.
“I don’t know one girl or woman who hasn’t had a weird experience, or a really bad experience. And men, too — young boys are taken advantage of constantly.”
Speaking about her own experiences in the spotlight she said, “Don’t make me not a role model because you’re turned on by me.”
Eilish also preempts what she thinks certain people might say about her new direction: “‘If you’re about body positivity, why would you wear a corset? Why wouldn’t you show your actual body?'”
But the young star said confidence is her only gospel. “It’s all about what makes you feel good. If you want to get surgery, go get surgery. If you want to wear a dress that somebody thinks that you look too big wearing, to hell with it — if you feel like you look good, you look good.”