Legs in the Spotlight: Why Celebrities are Turning to Tights

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Whether it’s the pyramid stage at Glastonbury or the red carpet in LA, there’s one styling constant we’re seeing everywhere: tights. Glossy, sheer, fishnet or nude, tights are no longer just a cold-weather afterthought. They’re a crucial part of the performance wardrobe, offering both elevated shine and backstage-level practicality.

From Olivia Rodrigo’s fishnet-clad Glastonbury set to Sabrina Carpenter’s shimmering legs on tour at BST Hyde Park, tights are having a moment, or rather, a movement. And at Heist Studios, we’re here for it.

Performance Meets Polish

Let’s start with the basics: why are so many artists turning to tights? The answer is simple: they’re doing a lot of things at once.

A good pair of tights offers gloss and glow under stage lights. No need for leg oil, shimmer tights do the work. They smooth tone, provide compression (essential for high-energy sets), and add a layer of modesty when the spotlight is less than forgiving. Add a second pair of fishnets over the top, and you’ve got a fail-safe combo that delivers both style and structure.

Case in point: Taylor Swift, who wore nude fishnets layered over shiny nude tights on her Eras Tour - an enduring trick used by performers like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande for a flawless, sculpted finish that lasts from soundcheck to encore.

The Rise of the Shimmer

This year, shimmer is stealing the show. Sabrina Carpenter has become the poster girl for shiny tights, giving us major leg envy at Coachella and again at Hyde Park. Chappell Roan has also been seen on SNL, donning ultra-shimmery styles that echoed the same pop-princess polish.

Want to channel the look? The Nude is your go-to foundation; sheer, smoothing, and universally flattering. For something even more barely-there, opt for The Bare Nude, just 8 denier and perfect for that “your legs, but better” finish.

For contour and light shaping (because who doesn’t want that on stage?), try The Contour Nude - a performance staple if there ever was one.

Nude Tights

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Gossamer-light 8-denier sheer tights with reinforced panty.

The Bare Nude Sheer Tights

£30.00 GBP

Shade 10Shade 20Shade 30Shade 40Shade 50Shade 60Shade 70+ 5

The Nude Sheer Tights

£30.00 GBP

Shade 10Shade 20Shade 30Shade 40Shade 50Shade 60Shade 70+ 5

ladder-resistant sheer tights with contour waistband

The Fifteen Contour Nude Sheer Tights

£42.00 GBP

Shade 10Shade 20Shade 30Shade 40+ 2

Enter: Fishnet 2.0

Thanks to Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury, fishnet tights are officially back in the spotlight - and this time, it’s all about texture and twist. At Heist Studios, we’ve reimagined the fishnet with The Double Diamond, a graphic, elevated take on the classic. Whether worn solo or layered over sheer tights à la Beyoncé, it’s a modern stage essential.

Shop The Double Diamond

Fashion First, Function Always

And it’s not just about performance. Celebs like Emma Corrin and Alexa Chung have been spotted in white lace tights and bold patterned styles, proving tights are just as relevant on the front row as they are on stage.

Pair classic black tights with an oversized blazer for off-duty edge, or experiment with our full coloured & patterned collection to make tights the hero of your look.

Classic Tights

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The Sixty Opaque Tights Black

£34.00 GBP

+ 6

Black

The Fine Line Black

£35.00 GBP

The Eighty Opaque Tights Black

£36.00 GBP

+ 5

Black

Floral Lace tights with flexible high waistband

The Floral Lace Patterned Tights Black

£35.00 GBP

Black

The Fifteen Sheer Tights Black

£30.00 GBP

+ 1

Black

The Overknee Black

£35.00 GBP

The Thirty-Five Semi-Opaque Tights Black

£32.00 GBP

+ 2

Black

The Spot Patterned Tights Black

£21.00 GBP £35.00

+ 1

Black

The Eighty Contour Opaque Tights Black

£45.00 GBP

+ 5

Black

The Polka Dot Black

£35.00 GBP

The Fifteen Contour Sheer Tights Black

£42.00 GBP

Black

Signature 125 denier tights in nano fibres

The 125 Nano Opaque Tights Black

£38.00 GBP

Black

The Double Diamond Fishnet Tights Black

£18.00 GBP £35.00

+ 3

Black

Peacock Lace tights with feather patterns

The Peacock Lace Patterned Tights Black

£35.00 GBP

Black

The Herringbone Net Patterned Tights Black

£19.00 GBP £38.00

+ 2

Black

The Cut-Off Nano Footless Opaque Tights Black

£38.00 GBP

+ 2

Black

Shimmer Polka Dot tights with adaptive waistband

The Shimmer Polka Dot Patterned Tights Black

£35.00 GBP

+ 1

Black

In Summary: Tights Are Trending (Again)

Whether you're after shiny tights, shimmer tights, fishnets or high-performance Heist shapewear, the right pair of tights can transform not just your outfit, but how you feel in it. Just ask the women selling out stadiums.

Explore the full Heist Tights collection and step into your own spotlight.