Shirtless Men Are Taking Over the City, Thanks to Orlando Bloom

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We're not complaining, but the Times sure does have a lot to say about the recent influx of shirtless men walking around Manhattan. The trend appears to have started with Orlando Bloom, who was spotted in Tribeca not too long ago with his dog, son, and no top. (Similar incidents occurred on Bastille Day, outside Bergdorf Goodman, at Washington Square Park, and plenty others).

We haven't personally spotted Moira Johnston, NYC's resident topless woman, in a bit, with the exception of a recent resurfacing in Philadelphia. It looks like Bloom and all the other bare chested men out there aren't having a problem filling the void for the time being.
· Shirtless Goes the City [NYT]
· New York Topless Activist Has Moved On to Philly [Racked]
· A Brief Conversation with a Topless New Yorker About Her Outfit [Racked NY]