Måneskin’s Victoria de Angelis bemoans judgment on women’s bodies

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As a rock musician, Victoria de Angelis of the Italian band Måneskin loves experimenting with fashion—from edgy, out-of-the-box ensembles to sexy, provocative fits.

But the way she dresses or expresses herself shouldn’t overshadow her musical artistry. Neither should it invite objectification.

“I just like being myself fully. I feel free to express myself however I want at the moment. I feel confident with my body and sexuality. I show who I am freely and I hope I can inspire other people to feel confident about themselves,” she said in a virtual conference with Southeast Asian press.

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“I feel good about myself. And of course, I think I have other things to show other than my body,” added the 23-year-old bassist.

Victoria lamented the constant judgment women face about their physical appearance.

“There’s too much judgment on women’s bodies… and in general, with the way everyone looks, how much you show your body. I think it shouldn’t be other people’s concern,” she said, adding that she tries to not let other people’s negative comments get to her.

“It’s up to the people how they want to present themselves and what they want to do. So I try not to think about other people and their negative judgment and opinions. I try not to care so much,” she said. INQ