Today's pictures are intended illustrate the 'undressed' effect I talked about in the last post. The vintage model posed in Y's and boots is intentionally sexual despite the superficial modesty. Forty years on, this picture still manages to deliver a sense of shock at seeing underwear inappropriately exposed. In fact the picture positively reeks of seedy sex.
The striped slip below which is slightly later it captures a little of the same effect by virtue of it's unfashionable pattern.
Contrast this effect with the selection of more modern, overtly sexy and fashionable underwear below. Younger readers may have a different perspective but to me the other models don't look undressed at all – at least no more than a man on the beach in swimming trunks does.
These garments are intended to be seen and admired. The skimpy line, close fit and uncluttered look is certainly attractive but the image lacks the extra charge that comes from a sense of indiscreet exposure.
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Read this series from the start
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There are 3 other “In Praise of...” series at mitchmen in which Mitchell the gay fetish artist describes the allure of Jock Straps, Swimming Trunks and Sailors and the influence they have on to his drawings. Use the search functions in the side bar to find them.
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