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Encyclopedia > Fetish model
A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader.

A fetish model is a model who wears fetish clothing and/or devices. Many such models wear what is termed as fetish fashions which are clothing styles that incorporate extreme elements designed to illicit a strong emotional reaction or desire on the part of the watcher. Such clothing range from exotic stylized bathing suits to extreme costuming including body armor and sci-fi fantasy suits. Download high resolution version (768x1024, 71 KB) Spreizstange (Spreader-Bar Bondage) Model Dani Bildbeschreibung: Model Dani in Bondage with spreader-bar Die Rechte am eigenen Bild hat das Model schriftlich an den Fotografen abgetreten. ... Download high resolution version (768x1024, 71 KB) Spreizstange (Spreader-Bar Bondage) Model Dani Bildbeschreibung: Model Dani in Bondage with spreader-bar Die Rechte am eigenen Bild hat das Model schriftlich an den Fotografen abgetreten. ... Bondage cuffs are restraints designed for the practice of consensual sexual bondage. ... A girl with a spreader bar, bound to chains A spreader bar is a piece of equipment used in the practice of sexual bondage. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Several popular sub-categories include bondage photography and exotic glamour photography as well as fantasy costuming as popularized in Japanese manga productions and fantasy stories such as Dungeon and Dragons which is usually referred to as cosplay. A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. ... Photography is the process of making pictures by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a sensor or film. ... Glamour photography is the photographing of a model (usually female), in a way that is intended to be erotic, yet not pornographic. ... Cosplayers Cosplay ), a contraction (or portmanteau) of the English words costume and play, is a Japanese subculture centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games, and, less commonly, Japanese live action television shows, fantasy movies, or Japanese pop music bands. ...


Several porn stars and glamour models also act as fetish models wearing such fashions. Most fetish models who specifically perform in heterosexual erotica are female. Porn Stars is an album by the band Pretty Boy Floyd (American). ... Glamour photography is the photographing of a model (usually female) nude or semi-nude, in a way that is intended to be erotic. ...

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Types of fetish models

There are multiple categories of fetish models such as: bondage models, latex models, corset models, tattoo/body piercing models, shoe models, shibari models, and Nyotaimori / food models. A model in bondage cuffs with a leg spreader In the context of BDSM, bondage involves people being tied up or otherwise restrained for pleasure. ... Two women in handcuffs and latex miniskirts and tops Latex fetishism is the fetishistic attraction to people wearing latex clothing, or in certain cases, to the garments themselves. ... Discipline Training Bondage Corset 1950s Discipline Training Bondage Corset 1950s A bondage corset, used for BDSM, is a full-figured corset that is sometimes called a discipline corset. ... A tattoo is a mark made by inserting pigment into the skin; in technical terms, tattooing is dermal pigmentation. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Shibari ) is a Japanese verb that literally means to tie or to bind it is used in Japan to describe the artful use of twine to tie objects or packages. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Fetish models are usually considered to be distinct from gothic or alternative models who are usually far more niche specific. Fetish models may only involve themselves in the overall aesthetic aspects rather than a specific area such as sexual. Fetish modeling is usually considered to be a part of the adult industry due to its popular perception as an "adult only" appreciation. However in recent times, many aspects of the fetish fashion market have been incorporated and accepted into so called mainstream fashion whereby fashion creators will directly use exotic fabrics such as latex or sheer instead of cotton or wool for their creations. Gothic woman, traditional style, with big hair, spikes and piercings Gothic fashion is a dark, sometimes morbid, eroticized fashion and style of dress. ... The Parthenons facade showing an interpretation of golden rectangles in its proportions. ... The sex industry is the term given to the industry formed of commercial enterprises which employ men and women in various capacities, generally relating to what is described as adult entertainment or erotica, as it comprises a number of forms of entertainment not considered suitable for children. ...


Fetish usually relates to anything that can cause an interest or desire on the part of the observer/participant that is not limited to be part of a person. For example, a person who wears boots can be a considered a fetish as it is NOT merely the person that others are interested in per se but the image that the person has while wearing the boots. The same is true of a person who engages in selective bodily appreciation i.e, foot fetish they are attracted specifically not to the entire person but may just be intensely appreciative of that person's feet.


Thus fetish appreciation is very subjective and what stimulates one individual may not interest others if not directly openly repulse another as in more extreme appreciations such as scat.


Popular culture

There have been several notable performers and producers of both the bondage and fetish area who have attained mainstream notability. The most recognized is the 1950s bondage model and pin-up girl, Betty Page who posed for photographer Irving Klaw for mail-order photographs and was subsequently featured in Playboy. [1][2] This image of Betty Grable became the archetype of pin-ups during World War II A pin-up girl or pin-up model is a model whose mass-produced pictures see wide appeal as pop culture. ... Bettie Mae Page, also known as Betty Page (born April 22, 1923) is a United States model, the subject of numerous pin_up girl photographs in the mid 20th century. ... Teaserama film poster Photographer Irving Klaw ran a mail-order business selling photographs and film of attractive women in bondage from the 1940s to the 1960s. ... The first issue of Playboy. ...


In the 1960s the popular Great Britain TV program, The Avengers incorporated many fetish costuming for their lead female performers including Diana Rigg's famous leather catsuits and leotards as well as Tara King's continual over-the-knee boots and shoulder length leather gloves. Avengers or The Avengers may refer to: Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe The Avengers: United They Stand, Animated show based of Marvel Comics team The Avengers (TV series), a 1960s British television show The Avengers (film), a 1998 film, based on the characters of... Dame Diana Rigg, DBE (born 20 July 1938), born Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg, is an English actress. ...


More recently, Michelle Pfeiffer wore a full body latex catsuit in her role as Catwoman in the feature film Batman Returns. In the Matrix film trilogy, Carrie-Anne Moss in her role as Trinity (The Matrix) also wears full body latex based catsuits. Michelle Pfeiffer (born April 29, 1958) is an American actress. ... Batman Returns is a 1992 motion picture based on the Batman character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. ... Trinity is the main female fictional character in The Matrix universe, played by actress Carrie-Anne Moss in the films The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions and in the film segments of The Matrix: Path of Neo. ...

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In Japan, the popular Sailor Moon anime series was produced as live action series that incorporated many of the impractical "Sailor Scout uniforms" for their actresses in their character roles. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (595x1022, 1187 KB) Chisaki Hama as Ami (Dark Mercury). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (595x1022, 1187 KB) Chisaki Hama as Ami (Dark Mercury). ...


Markets

There are specialized publications that feature and promote fetish models in, including Skin Two, "Secret," Italian "A Magazine" (not to be confused with the now defunct A(sian) Magazine), and Marquis. Skin Two is a fetish magazine covering aspects of the worldwide fetish subculture. ... Marquis is a fetish magazine owned, operated, published and primarily photographed by Peter W. Czernich. ...


Fetish models may run personal adult pay websites and are featured on fetish adult pay sites.


There are also fetish fashion designers. Most of these designers employ fetish models for their clothing line. There are even fetish fashion shows hosted several times a year, including Vex, The Baroness, Skintwo, and House of Harlot. Brief introduction on the history of fashion design and designers Fashion design is the art dedicated to the creation of wearing apparel and lifestyle. ...


Males

There are also a few male bondage models in heterosexual erotica including Peter Holmes of BoundDomination, but most male bondage models appear in homosexual erotica. A small yet profitable niche of male-in-bondage erotica includes men cross-dressed and in bondage that caters toward heterosexual men. Harmony Concepts, Inc. was among the first and few to capitalize on the realm of the cross-dressing bondage pornography in the early 1970s. Today's expression of cross-dressing bondage is mainly limited to internet based porn. A notable model of this genre includes Delilah Knotty. Harmony Concepts, Inc. ...


Another male fetish model is Matthew Reichenbacher. He has been featured in many fetish magazines.


Awards

In recent years, the annual SIGNY awards have been awarded to the bondage models voted as the best of that year. The SIGNY award winners for best bondage models to date have been: The annual SIGNY awards are awarded to performers, artists, photographers and riggers, writers and models in the field of bondage erotica. ...

Eve Ellis is an American bondage model, born in Arcata, California. ... Ashley Renee (born May 22, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) is a well-known bondage model who has appeared in many bondage magazines and videos. ... Ashley Renee (born May 22, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) is a well-known bondage model who has appeared in many bondage magazines and videos. ... Eve Ellis is an American bondage model, born in Arcata, California. ... Jasmine Sinclair (born 1980?) is an English glamour model from Hull, UK. She specialises in bondage pornography. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Ashley Renee (born May 22, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) is a well-known bondage model who has appeared in many bondage magazines and videos. ... Jewell Marceau (born 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is a brunette bondage model who has appeared in around 100 explicit hardcore pornographic movies, mostly with bondage and fetish themes. ... Jewell Marceau (born 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is a brunette bondage model who has appeared in around 100 explicit hardcore pornographic movies, mostly with bondage and fetish themes. ... Ashley Renee (born May 22, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) is a well-known bondage model who has appeared in many bondage magazines and videos. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy one of the guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia on one of the following topics: If you are familiar with the subject matter, please expand the article to establish its notability, citing reliable sources. ...

See also

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This is a list of models well known as bondage models (by decade of first appearance in bondage, then alphabetical by stage name): 1940s-1950s: Early Irving Klaw-era bondage models included Baby Lake Bettie Page Lili St. ... Trichophilia is a paraphilia in which one is sexual aroused, or is extremely fond of, human hair (usually of the head); this may be of hair in general or different hair-styles or colours. ... Breast fetishism is a pronounced fetishistic sexual interest in the female breasts, their shape, movement, and especially their size. ... A fetish photographer is a photographer who takes photographs of people in fetishistic situations, such as in bondage, or wearing rubber or leather clothing. ... A bondage rigger is person who ties up others primarily as an art form, as opposed to people who do this to immobilize a bottom to prepare them for other forms of BDSM like flogging. ... Shibari ) is a Japanese verb that literally means to tie or to bind it is used in Japan to describe the artful use of twine to tie objects or packages. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Fetishistic activities based on total enclosure of the body exist in several forms: Rubber fetishists often fantasize about being totally enclosed in rubber suits and gas masks; Vacuum beds rigidly enclose the entire body under a rubber sheet with a small breathing tube Some bondage enthusiasts also use sleep sacks...

External links

References

  1. ^ Essex, Karen, and James L. Swanson, Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend. Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1996. ISBN 1-881649-62-8
  2. ^ Foster, Richard, The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About the Queen of the Pinups. Secaucus, N.J.: Carol Publishing Group/Birch Lane Press, 1997. ISBN 1-55972-432-3


 

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