Amanda Harper, a BBC newsreader, repurposed her 90s leather trousers for an on-air outfit, according to multiple reports. Viewers criticized the look, with some describing it as 'dreadful' and calling Harper 'cheap and trashy'. In response, Harper defended her outfit choice on Instagram after receiving abusive comments.
She thanked supporters and emphasized her vintage fashion enthusiasm. Harper describes herself as a 'vintage enthusiast' and often wears second-hand clothing on camera. 50 in charity shops.
The trousers live on. In fact, I might even wear them more often.
She added that she is a huge fan of vintage clothing, especially all things seventies, but it is now getting to the stage where some of her own old clothes could now be classed as vintage. The specific date Harper wore the outfit on air has not been confirmed, and it is unclear how many abusive comments she received compared to supportive ones. It is also unknown whether the BBC or her employer commented on the incident, what the exact nature of the live update she was presenting was, or if she will face any professional repercussions for the outfit choice.
This video sparked a wave of nasty comments. I’m delighted that lovely people outnumber the not so lovely. Thank you for the reminder.
I’m a huge fan of vintage clothing, especially all things seventies, but it’s now getting to the stage where some of my own old clothes could now be classed as vintage!
To appear on camera I wear a lot of second-hand dresses – some of them I got for as little as £2.50 in charity shops.