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Bad Bunny Just Dared the World to Care About Belts
At the Super Bowl halftime show, the rapper’s humblest accessory told a bigger story.
Bad Bunny’s belt was probably the least noticeable thing about his look at the Super Bowl, but it spoke volumes.
Photographer: Kindell Buchanan/PA Images/Getty ImagesNo portion of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance went unexamined.
There was the symbology of the sets, his guest performers, even the Zara clothing he and his dancers wore. His custom oversized jersey (later replaced with a suit jacket), slim waist and sailor-style trousers created a surprising silhouette.