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Fetishism and women’s underwear: from private clubs to the catwalk
From corsets to lace, its allure is shaped by personal attraction, societal norms, and artistic representation, making it a complex and enduring aspect of fetish culture and self-expression.
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Beyond black and white: The bold and beautiful shades of Lingerie
Lingerie's story is a tale of evolution, intertwining with shifts in fashion, culture, and societal attitudes towards intimacy. Originating centuries ago, undergarments were primarily functional, crafted from basic materials like linen or wool.
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On feeding my sole obsession
As a kid in suburban Ohio, I grew up thinking that high heels represented adult sophistication and feminine glamour. Against my mother’s wishes, I was wearing them to school by early 2000’s. Similarly to Cher in “Clueless,” I would totter the corridors between periods in platform wedges and lace-up heels. At that point, I was experimenting with turtle necks and studded skirts—so I can’t really speak to exactly who I was trying to impress or why these were my chosen fashion statements, as much as I knew I wanted feel a little more grown-up. Whether it is two inches or five, every woman[i] has a right to a kick ass…
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Rubens, Making Women Look Good Since 1698
Though Peter Paul Rubens’ impressive works are around 400 years old, I still find comfort in his representations of the female body. They are round, plush, and beautiful. Ruben’s women make me feel more comfortable in my own skin, regardless of my weight or how many dimples are on my thighs – okay, that’s not entirely true, I have a mini-breakdown any time I discover one and try chalking it up more to the fact that I’m getting older and less that I haven’t stepped foot in a gym in at least four years*. What is going on in our society where models and actresses are all thinner than thin,…
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