Perplexions II

A false encyclopaedic guide to fashion history, presenting:
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 1996

1. Janet Jackson Velvet Rope, 1997
2. Pandemonia London Fashion Week, 21th Febuary 2011
3. Stephan Marienfeld Bondage, 2010

Pop, postmodernism and nipple piercings. We could have had it all. Janet in a black latex bodysuit. The mastress, the mistress. Dedicated and devoted to Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Laced Up III

Dior Fall/Winter 2002 & 2003

If I were a girl. Luckily for you and the rest of the world, I am not. Otherwise I'll throw myself into a pair of black, skin-tight, laced leather pants. But maybe you should?
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Laced Up

1. Gucci Spring/Summer 1996
2. Carlos Diez Spring/Summer 2012

Once you wear tribal, taking the next step does only seem logical. Now I want a laced front top. Just as proclaimed by the male shopping mall discount mainstream. Any suggestions?
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Hunk Arena IV

Top Ann-Sofie Back Fall/Winter 2010
Bottom François Sagat for Bernhard Willhelm

I'll never stop. Untill you're mine. Indeed, the wrestling suit can be interpreted in manifold ways. Besides disco, bondage or parachute, there is also a casual version. 100% sheer organic cotton.
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Hunk Arena III

Top Leigh Lezark in Chanel Fall/Winter 2009
Bottom Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2010

Advanced wrestling suits. For the eternal gender fight. You'll have to scream if you want this series to stop. But in this game No means Yes. And Yes means No. Till nobody wins. Till the world ends.
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Hunk Arena II

Top Yuanyi Jeff Lee
Bottom Louise Goldin Fall/Winter 2008

It appears the wrestling suit deserves a sequel. And obviously has the potential to become a continuous series. So feel invited to submit your high fashion bodysuit discoveries. Shiny, sheer or anything else you like.
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Hunk Arena

Top Givenchy Spring/Summer 2009
Bottom Unknown

Givenchy, hit me baby one more time. Recalling the wrestling suit. A true slap in the face. The furious but tender kind that feels best. Leaving behind red cheeks and dirty thoughts.
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Ambitions

After discovering my love for and indulging myself in wearing tanga briefs, the next mission is to find the perfect body suit. Preferably minimalist, pure cotton, no funny details. Anyone?
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Image credits Richard Pier Petit, Joe Lally

Consumer Survey

Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 1988

Seriously, how can someone not love Armani advertisments. And men in bodysuits.
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Mind Candy

Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2011

Welcome to the fetish club. Finally Milan plays its strength. Delivering delicate offerings for the next summer season. Armani more and more follows a change of direction. Much to our amusement.
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Image credits Catwalking

Ball Games II

To fight my German beer belly I will start going to the gym. To work out and watch other people working out. Only one question remains: What to wear?
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Klingon III

Ara Jo CSM BA Graduate Collection 2009

The CMS graduates seemingly explored the endless depths of sado maso sci-fi futurism. Caught in cages, powdered with start dust. Intense visions in black and nude.
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Image credits Catwalking

Explicit Structure

Who would've thought my beloved Brigitte has somthing in common with Linda and Christy? I know exactly why I am wearing my super bleached Brigitte Nielsen memorial blonde. She is just unreachable high and deserves admiration. Believe me.
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Special Need

Photo Minoru Kaburagi
Model Tyler Riggs
Bodysuit Malin Landaeus
Shirt Marni

The need of owning one of the supersized Marni shirts grows and grows. But for now I will compensate my desires with a fresh morning croissant.
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Image credits Contributing Editor

Cross-Dressing

J.W. Anderson Fall/Winter 2009

I actually think this works. It's unseen and unsought. Roll neck meets body suit perfectly enhanced by knee-highs. Men should think about it, may it be as leisure wear.
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Razor Sharp

Photo Peter Lindbergh

Rubber latex, formerly known from cheesy sex mailorder shops, has its comeback and can nowadays be seen in the library, in the office, in the opera. Well at least in the near future. So girls, get ready and shine.
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Second Skin

Photo Peter Linbergh
Magazine American Vogue April 1990

Snakeskin is the new leopard! Well, at least for today.
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Super Trooper

Clothes Louise Goldin Spring/Summer 2009
Photo Playlust

We love this exaltation.
We want the new temptations.
It's like a revelation.
We live on fascination.
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Looking Back

Romain Kremer Spring/Summer 2004

Four years back in time. And Horst already finds what he is longing for: boys in space age bodysuits. Romain always knew how to pull off hilarious details.
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The Softer The Touch

Kamishima Chinami Spring/Summer 2009

I am a declared fan of bodysuits of any kind. Looking at this look, I instantly feel dragged to a pool party, surrounded by pretty models, but flirting and drinking champagne with the pool boy, haha.
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