Model Ngoc Trinh’s revealing Cannes outfit causes sensation and possible fine from Vietnamese government

Her cut-out dress was ‘improper, offensive and has caused public outrage’ said a Vietnamese official

Trinh’s dress was no more racy than outfits often worn by celebrities such as Madonna or Emily Ratajkowski

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Ngoc Trinh’s sheer revealing outfit led to condemnation from a Vietnamese government official. Photo: Reuters/Jean-Paul Pelissier

Published: 10:24am, 10 Jun 2019Updated: 11:27am, 10 Jun 2019

A 29-year-old Vietnamese model, Ngoc Trinh caused quite a stir with her revealing look at the premiere of The Hidden Life on May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival.

Her sheer cut-out dress with a thigh-high slit exposed her nipples and bottom, making headlines for its audacity.

Revealing looks on the red carpet are nothing new – veteran performers such as Madonna and younger entertainers such as Emily Ratajkowski often wear barely there outfits at high-profile events such as the Met Gala – but Trinh’s dress didn’t go down well with the Vietnamese government.

According to multiple reports, Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, began an investigation that could lead to a heavy fine against Trinh for breaching the country’s strict decency laws.

Vietnamese model Ngoc Trinh at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo: Christophe Simon/AFP

“Her outfit was improper, offensive and has caused public outrage,” he said.