Cutouts are nothing new in the fashion world, as designers have been showcasing slivers of skin for years. Though it’s hard to imagine a daring update on the cutout forefront, designers have reinvented this look once again with NYFW’s new trend: exposed hips.

A trend that may have started from the return on the Baywatch-esque high-cut swimsuits, designers are now finding ways to show off this usually hidden body part through hip cutouts. From daring panels to side-bearing slits, this bold and controversial trend (sometimes referred to as “pelvage”)  is guaranteed to cause a double take. For those down to give it a whirl, be sure to go heavy on the fashion tape!  Let us know what you think: Trashy or Trendy?

Perhaps it all started with this: